The bits and pieces post created by Gary2
So far, I’ve heard only one theory on why a lockout might not happen. You can view the complete blog post on the Hub. But in essence it is a thought based on the NBC contract that if there are games not played this year, they get tacked on to the end of the contract. Thus in 2021-2022, NBC would have the rights to televise the missed games at 2012-2013 prices. [And actually since they will pay the money in 2012-2103, they will televise them for free]
But the owners would have the 2012-2013 money now, which is Hockey Related Revenue, which would earn interest and if no players are under a labor contract, they would not have to share with the players. So it could be the owners would make out better by not playing the season and drawing the paycheck, even though they would play games for free at the end.
Who knows, but only one thing is for sure, it is the FANS who are going to loose the most.
Retired Engineering Manager. Moved to Columbus in 2008. Started following the Blue Jackets and loved it. I wanted more hockey and started following the blogs. I found the blogs had information and ideas faster than the news media. I joined the Fire That Cannon Dec 12,2011 as a writer and on March 25,2012 I accepted the position of editor. I want to improve hockey interest in Columbus by making the blog interesting and positive so it is a integral part of the Blue Jacket Blogging groups.
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