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Winter Classic unlikely to save NHL season
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10:12 AM ET 09.22 | Can the Winter Classic save the season? With the lockout now shifting into high gear, there is a perception NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will get heat from the owners and NBC executives to save the season so the Winter Classic can be held Jan. 1 at Michigan Stadium. More than 100,000 fans are expected to pack "The Big House" for the outdoor game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings -- Original Six rivals -- in what promises to be the biggest and best in the short history of the classic. But league sources insist the NHL's view on the matter is simple: If it doesn't happen, there's always next year and the 115,000 tickets available easily would be snapped up again if the league is forced into giving refunds. "I don't think (the league) cares," said an NHL executive speaking on the condition of anonymity this week. "They'll just postpone (the game) and hold it the next year. No big deal."
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They'll just postpone (the game) and hold it the next year. No big deal."
Here's a hint as to what's wrong with the NHL Executives.
Canuck eh?
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BETTMAN SUCKS!!
Center Ice
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Eh?
Center Ice
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Winner for fifth week in a row.
Canuck eh?
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I approve this message.
Canuck eh?
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This year's Winter Classic will be held in my back yard rink. Everybody's invited! Uh.......BYOB!
Center Ice
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Good idea. That's why they won't consider it. I wanted to see if they could fill up the stadium with 104K
shiprock
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"Can the Winter Classic save the season?"
Ummm .... NO!
roamer
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Only if the chick in your avatar is present and wearing the same outfit ... or less. :-)
roamer
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Fixed.
Buc Fettman
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Much better. Thanks Buc.
Canuck eh?
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Hey, that's my imaginary wife yer talkin' about!!!!!!!!!!
Center Ice
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I've come to the conclusion that Bettman is by far the worst commisioner in professional sports.....this man does not have a clue....doesn't he understand the negative vibes that already exist with the NHL compared to tbd other big 3 (NFL,MLB and NBA).....this happens everytime a new CBA has to be negotiated with this league its becoming a running joke....they've never ever made as much money as they have now .....get this thing done already....
Sgt. Schultz
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I've come to the conclusion that Bettman is by far the worst commisioner in professional sports.....this man does not have a clue....doesn't he understand the negative vibes that already exist with the NHL compared to the other big 3 (NFL,MLB and NBA).....this happens everytime a new CBA has to be negotiated with this league its becoming a running joke....they've never ever made as much money as they have now .....get this thing done already....
Sgt. Schultz
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I've come to the conclusion that Bettman is by far the worst commisioner in professional sports.....this man does not have a clue....doesn't he understand the negative vibes that already exist with the NHL compared to tbd other big 3 (NFL,MLB and NBA).....this happens everytime a new CBA has to be negotiated with this league its becoming a running joke....they've never ever made as much money as they have now .....get this thing done already....
Sgt. Schultz
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Sorry for the double peeps...spinny thing got me..
Sgt. Schultz
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Your 'shower' wife :)
shiprock
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Hey, call me a perv but, I imagine her lying on a bear rug in front of the fire place wearing nothing but a smile!
roamer
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You're a perv..........:)
Sgt. Schultz
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