I didn't get the alerts. I have another phone but I have to write down all of my contact info and such before I can switch the phones.

It's hard to say because we haven't been hit with the second wave of this yet, but I think the league will limit how many people can come to games based on the capacity of each arena until this goes away for good. Also, as of right now I think the cap will be the same but it's all depending on how long this lasts more so the second wave. If this drags into next season the cap will drop I'm not sure how much as your guess is as good as mine but if that happens alot of players will be playing overseas because teams won't be able to pay them what they want or players will have to start taking massive discounts if they want to play in the NHL. I'm not sure if that answers your questions bit that's my take on what will happen as of rn.

I completely support sports not returning at all as I think the human cost is too high.

At the same time its becoming a daily struggle to copp with current state of things.

No worries on the phone stuff.

About how teams can/will afford players, the best answer is salary rollbacks. These rollbacks will have to be negiotated and so as to how high the rollbacks are is anyone's guess.

The part I will disagree with you on is the fans being in arenas. As long as COVID-19 is prevalent in North America, I doubt there will be any fans at arenas. These leagues should prepare for the next season to be played without any fans all season long.

Your rollback idea is a good one and I assume you're referring to players already under contract because the ones who aren't won't be getting anywhere close to what they thought they would before all this happened.

It's really all depending on how this plays out but owners need to make as much money as possible so if they can get even 5 thousand fans in a 30 thousand capacity arena I think they will if the government doesn't allow it then you're right sports will be played in empty arenas. Personally, I agree arenas should be empty but if owners have the option I can't see them throwing away $.

I completely agree with you bud. One other thing is we haven't got hit with the second wave yet and I fear the government will open up too much to soon and then we will be back in quarantine for longer.

Of course the owners would want even some fans as opposed to zero fans but yeah it's the government's call on that and I don't see the government allowing gatherings that big.

The rollbacks idea is not new. It was done before and because arenas will be empty, rollbacks are just about guaranteed imo.

So...question for you: if Pietrangelo was set to get 9 million/year pre-COVID-19, what does he get now with salary rollbacks? My guess is he gets 6-7 million/year.

Infact, it might be smart on his part to sign a 1-2 year deal, let the league lock up a new US t.v. deal, let the new CBA get decided on and then sign his big deal.

What do you think?

At his age, signing a bridge deal is no buneo

Of course the owners would want even some fans as opposed to zero fans but yeah it's the government's call on that and I don't see the government allowing gatherings that big.

The rollbacks idea is not new. It was done before and because arenas will be empty, rollbacks are just about guaranteed imo.

So...question for you: if Pietrangelo was set to get 9 million/year pre-COVID-19, what does he get now with salary rollbacks? My guess is he gets 6-7 million/year.

Infact, it might be smart on his part to sign a 1-2 year deal, let the league lock up a new US t.v. deal, let the new CBA get decided on and then sign his big deal.

What do you think?

At his age, signing a bridge deal is no buneo

He may not have a choice if the $$$ is not there as believe it won't be. It's a gamble for him but his choices suck.

@Trickster @oneX

I noticed you both like Marvel so do I but I'm wondering if you guys are fans of the hobbit and lord of the rings?

I think Petro wants to stay with the Blues but someone like Hall will probably go the way you're talking about along with most other players IMO, what do you think?

I prefer DC over Marvel.
They have much better stories but as far as movies go right now,,Marvel is ahead.

I love the Lord of the Rings.

I think Pietrangelo is done in St. Louis.

I think Petro wants to stay with the Blues but someone like Hall will probably go the way you're talking about along with most other players IMO, what do you think?

@Trickster @oneX

I noticed you both like Marvel so do I but I'm wondering if you guys are fans of the hobbit and lord of the rings?

I'm a fan of both Marvel and DC comics. I have watched the hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies. They were cool. I'm considering a subscription to the Disney streaming service because I've run out of stuff to watch.
Trying not to tho...another subscription fee wouldn't be great atm.

Do you think he'll leave or the blues won't resign him?

I like both DC and Marvel but I'm a huge Hobbit and Lord of the Rings fan and I knew you guys were too! I got Disney plus and I wouldn't recommend it yet because it's so new they don't have enough content yet but it's your call of course.

Both, not cause they dont want to sign and not because he doesn't want to stay.

The word is money, hes not got a big pay day yet and is this his only chance.

I changed my avatar thinking people might be thinking I'm a DC United fan or something.


Huge DC fan, 100000$.

I hear ya, but his last contract wasn't too bad. That being said, I think he wants to stay and will take less, don't get me wrong, I could be completely out to lunch here but I think petro is one of the few people who would take less especially because they just won the cup and his wife is from there also his kids were born there. If he doesn't resign who so you think he'll be playing for next year?

Too tough to call right now.

Fair enough