Quick Hits and Tidbits - September 2
by Bob Wage on Sep 2, 2009 7:00 AM EDT
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Probably the most dysfunctional organization in sports just dumped another president. The NHLPA fired Paul Kelly at 3AM Monday morning. While the Goodenow and Saskin firings were explained and appeared to be pretty well thought out, this dismissal seemed rushed and without good cause.
Was Kelly too nice of a guy? Did he catch some powerful insiders with their hands in the cookie jar?
So far, no one has given a reason for the move and writers all around the NHL have criticized the action. It reminds me of what seemed to be going on before and during the lockout. A small minority of loudmouth bullies, (Chelios), are calling all the shots while the silent majority have little to say. It's time for some players with common sense to stand up and take charge and push the radicals aside. This league can not afford another lockout, period.
Anyone feel sorry for Versus?
On September 1, the contract between Versus and Direct TV expired. The two adversaries have refused to compromise enough to make a new deal, so for the moment, Direct TV customers no longer get the Versus network.
Hockey fans have nothing to worry about yet since opening night isn't until October, and Hurricanes fans might not care at all since Versus shut the Canes out from being covered for a single game this season.
Direct TV claims that Versus, (who is owned by Comcast), wants to charge them an unfair amount. Of course, Versus disagrees and wants hockey fans to contact Direct TV and demand that they cave in to the network's demands. Caniacs will get right on that.....
Duplin Winery to donate more money
The largest winery in the South, Duplin Winery, will donate a portion of wine sales from September to mid November to the North Carolina Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill. The winery is also known for the production and distribution of "TEN", the wine commemorating the Hurricanes 10th anniversary. They donated $30,000 to the Hurricanes Kids 'N Communities Foundation after that promotion.
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Bubba, thanks for this info. I for one feel pretty ignorant of the PA,‘s
concerns, and issues. Are we in danger of another lockout/ strike?
When MLB had their last strike, they lost my interest, and business! I’ve never gone to another major league game! I, won’t
likely stop going to Canes games (if they have a stoppage), but it’s
possible/ likely i’ll drop my season tiks!!! The fans need to have a
say, and we can easily vote with our feet. maybe if we can get our
viewpoint across, we can let the players/ owners know we will act!
Be sure to read the SI piece the Gillimus fan-posted on the right rail – it definitely raises the specter of another lockout, when this CBA expires in 2010-11. There are players who want to do away with the cap (or at least the current formula used to calculate).
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks, forgot to mention the Gillimus post about this under fanposts
http://www.canescountry.com/2009/9/1/1010829/players-union-fires-boss
GM of CanesCountry.com
re: Versus versus DirectTV
It’s gotta be karma: the hockey gods have found a means to wreak havoc in the world of those small-minded short-sighted executives in Philly. Just deserts. he he he.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions
BIG NEWS! I just noticed we’re down to single digits on the count down closck for days till training camp.
Next year we’ll have to make advent wreaths (do you think we could find candles shaped like hockey sticks?)
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions
NHL: Cause of recent work stoppages
1) Not sure what Chelios is with regard to the union- a ‘radicle, or a guy wanting the players fair share. However one fact is certain the players/NHLPA has NOT been the cause of the last 2 work stoppages. On both recent occations the NHL has initiated the lockouts.
2) It was the NHLPA who was willing to negotiate and the NHL steadfastly sticking to its guns-sort of speak- with respect to the salary cap. We were led to believe that the hard cap, one without possibility of circumvention, would solve all their league’s financial woes/inequities. Small markets would somehow now be able to compete with their high revenue counterparts.
3) Of course the fact that there were 12 different semi finalist in the 3 years leading up to the 2nd Bettman lockout wasn’t important to those facts we guess?
4) Have the small markets begun to thrive? Ask a fan in Phoenix/Atlanta/Florida, nashville etc. Even a recent success story, the Washington Capitals are said to be barely breaking even, or even losing $$ despite selling out most games and playing in two playoff series.
5) In our opinion, it doesn’t matter whom the NHLPA eventually names, the NHL is going to make that person out to be Satan (not the hockey player) incarnate, and play the victim card once again. The evil millionaire hockey players depriving fans of the game they love. It worked last time, so why not again? The next target, guarenteed contracts
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Comcast-vs Direct TV
1) As with most issues there are apparently two divergent opinions of who is at fault here. until we see confirmed figures to support one of the arguments( is Comcast charging Direct TV MORE to carry its network than other providers?) If so, by how much?
2) There has been a conflict between these two companies with respect to hockey coverage for years. As owners of the Flyers Comcast withheld its broadcasts from Direct TV’s version of NHL Center Ice. This is the latest version/salvo of that war and we the fans get caught in the cross fire! Hello Gary Bettman, where are you?
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself
sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
guys all I will add is THANK GOD DIRECTV HAS THE NHL NETWORK!!! this will be worked out sooner or later, when the numbers start coming in and Cumcast sees the loss of money from not being on Directv… yea, I know being wishful, but either the NHL network or I am watching the Stars…….sad not being in NC and being a ’Caniac!!!!
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