NHL Makes 50/50 Offer
Adam Gretz at CBS Sports reports that the NHL offered a new proposal during today's negotiations with the NHLPA...
"Bettman told reporters in Toronto that the offer includes a 50/50 split of hockey related revenue in the first year, and will include no salary rollbacks. The other big piece of news: the league's proposal would make no changes to the definition of HRR, something that had been a big topic of discussion in previous meetings."
Bettman also stated that he hopes to still have an 82-game schedule that begins on November 2nd.
NHLPA leader Donald Fehr said this about the NHL's proposal...
"Gary indicated to me and I assume he indicated to you that they would like to get a full 82-game season in," said Fehr. "We, of course, share that view and would like to get a full 82-game season in. And, so, what our hope is that after we review this that there will be a feeling on the players' side that this is a proposal from which we can negotiate and try to reach a conclusion. But, we are not in a position to make any comments about it beyond that at this point."
The proposed deal is for a minimum of six-years.
...i've been burned too many times recently getting excited about these negotiations, so I'm going to reserve judgment until we hear back from the players. Having said that, this is an encouraging development.
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It's 50/50 in the 1st year, what about subsequent years? Why the hell don't they just make it 50/50 period?? Doesn't get more fair than that. Just end this nonsense and play some puck!!
Ughh... I specifically scheduled my wedding for July to make sure I DIDN'T miss a cup run. Can we stick with the shortened season? Please??
This is a nice anniversary gift for my wife and I. But seriously. No matter what. Bettman is a butt. I posted in the other thread about how much I hated the "I hope this is our best shot" quote referring to the proposal. Way to be authoritative Gary.
@TheNYRBlog Kevin, IF this happens and missed sked is made up @ end of year means #NYR would end season with long road trip!
@TheNYRBlog Wade Redden would count against the cap in the proposal. Every #NYR fans nightmare
@lirosis this point will be negotiated away. It's really not in teams interest, roster wise, to insist on this
@TheNYRBlog Im excited because it is a "real" starting point if nothing else.That means the end is closer than the beginning of this IMHO
Have to disagree with you, Kevin. Since the beginning of this entire mess, nothing has been as significant as today's developments. NHL has put together a very solid offer and has put the onus on the PA to make a move.
Sound PR if you ask me. Hmm...
@TheNYRBlog Worst part is redden contract potentially counting against cap, no clue what they will do for that...
