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08:24 AM ET 10.23 | While player pay would be halted, the NHL will still see plenty of funds rolling in this season even in the event of a lost year. In a way, the owner-imposed NHL lockout is being partially funded by Comcast, the Flyers' parent company. The NBC Sports Group, a subsidiary of Comcast, is paying the league about $180 million in rights fees this season -- and a network spokesman said on Monday that the NHL will receive all of that money even if no games are played in 2012-13. There is an asterisk, however. If no games are played this season, the league will grant NBC a "free year at the back end of the agreement," said the NBC spokesman, who asked to remain anonymous.

Dustin Brown with the Stanley Cup, Icon Sports

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October 23, 2012 09:15 AM ET

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do the people that bought the NHL package for cable get the same deal?

Spiny Norman

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October 23, 2012 09:34 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:15 AM ET 10.23 by Spiny Norman

do the people that bought the NHL package for cable get the same deal?

I'm sure they will Spiny. Every cable company I've ever dealt with just bleeds integrity, compassion and a superb moral ethic.

Canuck eh?

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October 23, 2012 09:56 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:34 AM ET 10.23 by Canuck eh?

I'm sure they will Spiny. Every cable company I've ever dealt with just bleeds integrity, compassion and a superb moral ethic.

well now, someone had big bowl of Cap'n Facetious for breakfast I see

Spiny Norman

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October 23, 2012 10:04 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:56 AM ET 10.23 by Spiny Norman

well now, someone had big bowl of Cap'n Facetious for breakfast I see

And thats different from every other day?

Garbage Man

Harrisburg , PA

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October 23, 2012 10:31 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:15 AM ET 10.23 by Spiny Norman

do the people that bought the NHL package for cable get the same deal?

No, they'll probably throw in a few movies.

Daffy Duck

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October 23, 2012 10:42 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:15 AM ET 10.23 by Spiny Norman

do the people that bought the NHL package for cable get the same deal?

Nope. I read the full article this morning and it noted that there would be no refunds to cable subscribers (shock!). It also noted that the league has lost $330 million with the cancelled games so the $180 million saved is used up already.

Nobody expects…

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October 23, 2012 10:42 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:31 AM ET 10.23 by Daffy Duck

No, they'll probably throw in a few movies.

Slap Shot, Youngblood? :)

Nobody expects…

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October 23, 2012 11:03 AM ET

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So they're getting paid for doing nothing....just like Bettman!

santapig

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October 23, 2012 11:45 AM ET

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Originally posted 11:03 AM ET 10.23 by santapig

So they're getting paid for doing nothing....just like Bettman!

and A-rod...(you think your team has issues?)

Spiny Norman

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October 23, 2012 11:49 AM ET

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Originally posted 11:45 AM ET 10.23 by Spiny Norman

and A-rod...(you think your team has issues?)

Hey Now ! A-Rod was working...working on cruising the gals in the stands and not at the plate , but working just the same. What a Doofus that guy is !