Huge news. I just heard this at 610 WIP so, I have no links. HOwever, behind closed doors the NHL's two sides have come to an agreement and not only are ready for next season. They are planning to have tournment starting at the end of next month with all 30 teams!
It's unclear how they could actually figure out who will play who. Perhaps based on their standings from last season. They are having a press conference on Monday to clear all those questions.
Clearly, this is a bold move. Certainly, they actually see the WHA's tournment as a huge threat. Now that the NHL will have one of their own it's likely most players will past on the WHA tournment to be held in June. A huge blow the start up league.
Great news, I know many casual fans will mock them for throwing a HOCKEY tournment when the summer is about to start. But, hockey is hockey. Just remember that we will have a regular season next year anyway. So all is well.
Im really excited although obviously this Cup winner wont be as reveared as other ones, but still. Time to GET CUUUUUUUUUP Crazy.
APRIL FOOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Damn, you fell for that didn't ya?
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Keith, I haven't been able to find anything on this but here is a link for you:
http://www.sptimes.com/2005/04/04/Sports/NHL__players__union_t.shtml
It basically says that are still negotiating. I assume that the everyone wants a season in 2005-2006. I guess there huge wallets were hit pretty big last season.
Jenna
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