The NHL has cancelled more games, this time through November 1, according to USA Today. That brings the total number of games cancelled to 135.
This latest cancellation comes after a whirlwind week of negotiations. First, the NHL offered a 50-50 split of revenue with the players. The players then made three counteroffers, all rejected by the league.
It's not yet clear when talks will resume—or if they will resume. Sidney Crosby, who is one of the lead NHLPA negotiators, said that he would have to think "harder" about playing overseas.
Obviously, this is not good for either side in the eyes of the public. Fans want games; they don't care much about the revenue breakdown.
Because of this, it's imperative that each side win the PR battle. If one side can come out of the lockout less hated than the other, it will be a minor victory.
So, which side is winning?
The owners start down big, for a few reasons. One, memories still remain of the cancelled 2004-05 season, which, fairly or unfairly, will be pegged on the owners' shoulders. Two, the owners aren't going to get much sympathy from fans, what ...
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NHL Cancels More Games: Which Side Is Winning the PR War?
October 19th, 2012 by Jeremy Fuchs Leave a reply »
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