Comments on: Schneider on first CBA offer: “We’re not panicking”

By: hockeyflow33

hockeyflow33 — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:13:26 +0000

I’ve never owned a sports franchise but it seems impossible to not be able to at least break even. With all of the revenue sharing and potential tv money I find it hard to believe that some of these teams are losing as much money as they claim.

By: greatminnesotasportsmind

greatminnesotasportsmind — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 06:51:02 +0000

The NHL and NHLPA can’t possibly be so dumb to lose yet another season. If the fans lose a season, there shouldn’t be labor unrest for 10-15 years. Lose another season, you might drive more fans away than last time

By: cuffhimbanano

cuffhimbanano — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:47:39 +0000

Of course as Schneider was saying this Donald Fehr was dropping a Lincoln Log on the offer and making the necessary arrangements to FedEx it back to the owners.
Cooler heads will eventually prevail, but not for a good while.

By: blomfeld

blomfeld — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:07:38 +0000

“yet it’s nice to hear such calming conversation from someone actually involved” …

No kidding ! In fact, it’s no surprise at all that the Canucks’ new # 1 goalie is the “sober” voice of reason. Both on and off the ice, Schneider literally “oozes” with quality and potential … and unlike his conceited and immature predecessor, he is a “fine” man who knows the deal ! Once this “sordid” Luongo issue is dealt with, the Canucks will have a truly wonderful future ahead for themselves !

GO Schneider GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: scionofflame

scionofflame — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:22:23 +0000

I’m glad to see Schneider knows how to keep a level head. In any negotiation you aim for what you want, and then back down from there to a deal that satisfies both parties. It’s not meant to be ‘insulting’, or a ‘declaration of war’. It’s a starting point (Yes, a very different one from what the NHLPA wants), and the NHLPA will shoot back with their own offer that might be JUST as ridiculous.

Lot of time left on these negotiations. I see no reason to panic or demonize NHL owners quite yet. It depends on how both sides work with each other, and who’s willing to budge to keep the game’s momentum going.