NHL Season is Returning But Going Straight to Playoffs

**johnnyvegas13** · 05-26-20, 04:23 PM

Nba prob the same

**nyplayer33** · 05-26-20, 04:24 PM

This was annouced 4 days ago

**tblues2005** · 05-26-20, 04:27 PM

They will make an announcement on the hub cities at a later date. I think they will look at the virus numbers and see where it is improving the best at.

**ArunSh** · 05-26-20, 04:29 PM

Glad it will be back in some format - starved for action!

Am curious how this will affect futures bets. I.e. if you had bets which were on who would win such and such division or who would win the whole Cup say, will those still have action considering the circumstances? Curious what books will do - might vary from book to book depending on the exact wording. But naturally am wondering how it will work out.

**johnnyvegas13** · 05-26-20, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by nyplayer33

This was annouced 4 days ago

This is actually breaking news

but they should give us the date now

**goduke** · 05-26-20, 04:30 PM

So all of these sports are going to have almost zero offseason. Yeah this seems smart 🙄

**johnnyvegas13** · 05-26-20, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by goduke

So all of these sports are going to have almost zero offseason. Yeah this seems smart 

It’s all about the Benjamin’s

they don’t care about players or offseason

**lakerboy** · 05-26-20, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by goduke

So all of these sports are going to have almost zero offseason. Yeah this seems smart 🙄

They will start later next season

**johnnyvegas13** · 05-26-20, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

They will start later next season

Nba actually talking about starting later permanently

but that’s a whole other thing

**jjgold** · 05-26-20, 04:43 PM

should be interesting

**Booya711** · 05-26-20, 04:43 PM

Just cancel it all....clown show like Pauly

**LT Profits** · 05-26-20, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by goduke

So all of these sports are going to have almost zero offseason. Yeah this seems smart ��

No, all will start later next season with most returning to normal year after. NBA only league considering starting around (or ON) Christmas permanently.

**LT Profits** · 05-26-20, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by nyplayer33

This was annouced 4 days ago

Nothing was official until Bettman announced today, was only rumored before then.

**pavyracer** · 05-26-20, 05:46 PM

Loving this format. Let's play puck!

**Roscoe_Word** · 05-26-20, 06:31 PM

Usual handicapping methods might have to be jettisoned for this format.

Good info...appreciate the post.

**DrunkHorseplayer** · 05-26-20, 06:36 PM

Might be a good time to take TB to win it all; they have a habit of choking in the playoffs but with no crowd, they'll probably feel less pressure. This assumes that they actually play, which is very iffy.

**lakerboy** · 05-26-20, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by ArunSh

Glad it will be back in some format - starved for action!

Am curious how this will affect futures bets. I.e. if you had bets which were on who would win such and such division or who would win the whole Cup say, will those still have action considering the circumstances? Curious what books will do - might vary from book to book depending on the exact wording. But naturally am wondering how it will work out.

Regular season standings are now final.

**LT Profits** · 05-26-20, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Regular season standings are now final.

But most books stipulate how many games must be played, and I think it is 80 for NHL.

**garyking** · 05-26-20, 07:00 PM

Believe it when I see it.

**jjgold** · 05-26-20, 07:08 PM

Quality might not be good
Many teams will have shot because of lay-off

**Booya711** · 05-26-20, 07:10 PM

No reason to play any of it with all the scared idiots

**ArunSh** · 05-26-20, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by LT Profits

But most books stipulate how many games must be played, and I think it is 80 for NHL.

Exactly, those fine print rules on things like this which are pretty much never relevant since the proper # of games are played will now come into effect. And no clue what those rules are - likely they vary somewhat from book to book.

**LT Profits** · 05-26-20, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by ArunSh

Exactly, those fine print rules on things like this which are pretty much never relevant since the proper # of games are played will now come into effect. And no clue what those rules are - likely they vary somewhat from book to book.

While yes they vary, it is probably safe to say ALL have higher requirements than the amount of games that were actually played this season. The only exception would be books that have NO game requirements, but good luck finding those.

**LT Profits** · 05-26-20, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by johnnyvegas13

Nba prob the same

I think NBA more likely to go right into regular playoffs since only one of 16 playoff spots was in doubt. I mean regular in terms of normal matchups deeming standings final with all series being normal length. I am not talking about venues.

**johnnyvegas13** · 05-26-20, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by LT Profits

I think NBA more likely to go right into regular playoffs since only one of 16 playoff spots was in doubt. I mean regular in terms of normal matchups deeming standings final with all series being normal length. I am not talking about venues.

rumor is top 6 seeds r locks and a play in for each 7 and 8

**ArunSh** · 05-26-20, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by LT Profits

While yes they vary, it is probably safe to say ALL have higher requirements than the amount of games that were actually played this season. The only exception would be books that have NO game requirements, but good luck finding those.

Yes, fair enough. Do you think playoff style futures will work as they were originally intended? I.e. if you bet someone to win whole thing, or bet team to win East/West, will that still have action?

**cincinnatikid513** · 05-26-20, 11:00 PM

meanwhile mlb is going to have a money problem

MLB has proposed decreasing the salaries of the highest-paid players in the sport with the lowest-paid players taking lesser cuts in its recent play-resumption economic proposal to the MLB Players Association

Per ESPN, the cuts would take the following form:

A player who makes $563,500 in a full season, would make $262,000
A player who makes $5 million in a full season, would make $2.64 million
A player who makes $10 million in a full season, would make $2.95 million
A player who makes $20 million in a full season, would make $5.15 million
A player who makes $30 million in a full season, would make $6.95 million
A player who makes $35 million in a full season, would make $7.84 million

**LT Profits** · 05-26-20, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by ArunSh

Yes, fair enough. Do you think playoff style futures will work as they were originally intended? I.e. if you bet someone to win whole thing, or bet team to win East/West, will that still have action?

Yes, conference and Cup futures should be unaffected provided there is no crossover in conferences before Cup finals. May be different for MLB if they go with consolidated divisions, which would make it possible for two NL teams or two AL teams to meet on World Series.

**ThaWoj** · 05-26-20, 11:08 PM

Originally posted by tblues2005

They will make an announcement on the hub cities at a later date. I think they will look at the virus numbers and see where it is improving the best at.

Chicago is a candidate but St. Louis is not...the virus way worse up there so who knows. And the summer heat doesn't matter because Dallas is a candidate. Really they should all be played in Vegas because of the hotel space. Or in Canada like Edmonton or Calgary.

Ottawa even better since that would truly be a "neutral site"

**LT Profits** · 05-26-20, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by johnnyvegas13

rumor is top 6 seeds r locks and a play in for each 7 and 8

On the surface seems reasonable, but in reality not fair to 7-8 in East and 7 in West as those three teams already appeared locked in. Only spot up for grabs was 8th in West.

**MinnesotaFats** · 05-27-20, 12:08 AM

It must be set up already behind the scenes, offical matchups just a formality

Got ticket messages from both Wild and Knights on how to buy just now

**jjgold** · 05-27-20, 05:38 AM

It belongs in Edmonton

Nobody wants it in the USA

**spicyyyyy** · 05-27-20, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Regular season standings are now final.

Where have you sign this confirmed at any online/offshore book? The only things I've heard for sure and seen books actually go forward with grading or voiding regular season/division futures are MGM and Westgate. Ive personally contacted Bovada, Bookmaker, and 5Dimes and all 3 have told me they're waiting for further clarity or have yet to make a decision.

**pimike** · 05-27-20, 09:59 AM

Just glad there is real chatter and negotiations going on to get going.

Good sign