You might be correct--my point is that the salaries are based (in 99% of the cases) on *past* performance. I'd love to a system where the pay is based on this current seasons results.

 

Getting rid of multiyear contracts would be interesting... but there'd have to be some system to give teams a fair shot at keeping players.

 

I agree with the first part. As far as revenue sharing, if the league has a contract with TV-then yes that money should be shared. But if team *A* can sell outside advertisements-it should be their money to keep or use to pay their players.

 

Los Tiburones are a big draw in Silicon Valley in spite of higher and higher ticket prices.

 

Well, this is double speak on the part of the owners. They talk of wanting a solid 30 team league, but the only way to have that is full revenue sharing. And yes, that means ticket revenues, local TV contracts, and merchandise. Face it, in a sport that is primarily attendance driven, the Rangers and Red Wings will always outearn the Sabres and Flames. The Wings can charge $200/seat and they will sell out every game. Most teams don't have that luxury.

 

with WSB - I think Ottawa would make it too. I've spoken to a few people who live between Toronto and Ottawa that they'd much rather drive to Ottawa for a game for various reasons.
It will definitely be interesting to see who survives and who doesn't.

 

They have revenue sharing right now... ZERO $$$'s split evenly.

 

This is a point that seems to be escaping them right now.

 

Can we do this for our politicians as well?

 

Kinda interesting how people reacted to the news in Hockeytown. One guy was so upset he told his family he was not renewing his season tickets - first time in 20 yrs - and told his kids they were never getting another Red Wing product! I think he was On the other hand, lots of people were finding out that instead of shelling out $200 per game for a family of 4, they could see the minor league for $32 and still drink just as much If I lived near one of their ice boxes I would join them.

I doubt if we will ever see Captain Steve play again; but, with his age and eye injury this forced sit out may have been a good thing because no one can play forever.