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  • #1

    Hockey contraction...

    I've heard a lot of contraction talk..

    Which franchises will likely go-under??

    Pittsburgh seems to be one everybody agrees upon...

    Others...Tampa Bay would seem likely to me..

    Any Canadian teams??
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  • #2
    There won't be contraction in the traditional sense....

    The NHL will let its financially unstable franchises die off during a long, arduous lockout, thus keeping Bettman's vow of 'no contraction' in tact....

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    • #3
      Originally posted by 007@Apr 20 2004, 12:24 AM
      There won't be contraction in the traditional sense....

      The NHL will let its financially unstable franchises die off during a long, arduous lockout, thus keeping Bettman's vow of 'no contraction' in tact....
      OK..gotcha..

      What teams will likely wither on the vine, then??

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      • #4
        Pittsburgh seems like they might be first to go.

        Sorry, Dev.

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        • #5
          My guess would be Nashville or Florida.
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          • #6
            Pittsburgh, Carolina, Florida, Anaheim, Nashville...

            If I was in charge I'd throw in Tampa, Atlanta, Washington, Columbus, and Phoenix as well....

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            • #7
              If anybody---Pittsburg & Florida
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              • #8
                Pittsburgh and Carolina make money so I doubt if they will go anywhere. Edmonton and Calgary could possibly fold too.
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                • #9
                  Carolina and Florida with Pittsburgh moving. Bring back the 7 team divisions.
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                  • #10
                    I'd be willing to bet Pittsburgh survives, so long as there is a salary cap. They're one of the few teams that won't come out of a labor stoppage mired in heavy, heavy losses.

                    I think Washington would be a candidate to go. I have no doubt that Nashville would be gone--they barely made it through this season. And Anaheim could be gone simply because Disney will tell the league they are abandoning the team; Disney has been trying to sell the Ducks for five years and hasn't ever come close to succeeding.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by mellanby_equals_grit@Apr 20 2004, 01:30 AM
                      Pittsburgh, Carolina, Florida, Anaheim, Nashville...

                      If I was in charge I'd throw in Tampa, Atlanta, Washington, Columbus, and Phoenix as well....
                      You're out of your mind. Columbus draws VERY VERY well.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by ohio BLUES+Apr 20 2004, 12:33 AM-->
                        QUOTE (ohio BLUES @ Apr 20 2004, 12:33 AM)
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                        Originally posted by mellanby_equals_grit+Apr 20 2004, 01:34 AM-->
                        QUOTE (mellanby_equals_grit @ Apr 20 2004, 01:34 AM)
                        Originally posted by ohio [email protected] 20 2004, 12:33 AM
                      • #14
                        Originally posted by ohio BLUES+Apr 20 2004, 12:38 AM-->
                        QUOTE (ohio BLUES @ Apr 20 2004, 12:38 AM)
                        Originally posted by [email protected] 20 2004, 01:34 AM
                        Originally posted by ohio [email protected] 20 2004, 12:33 AM
                      • #15
                        Exactly, Steve. They weren't named the #1 In-Game Experience for nothing.

                        I can't wait til Columbus makes the playoffs, then y'all'll see the potential.
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