Updated: Feb 16, 2005, 11:55 AM

Vote: NHL puts season on ice


Gary Bettman Our question is who deserves the instigator penalty here?

NHL owners and players failed to make the necessary progress in last-minute collective-bargaining negotiations, leading to Gary Bettman's announcement that the league is canceling the remainder of the 2004-05 regular season and playoffs. There will be no hockey season.

Are the two sides kidding themselves if they think sports fans care about the fate of the league? Or are you going into hockey withdrawal? Will the NHL return next season? Will you? Cast your votes on the lost season, SportsNation.
  • 1) Do you consider yourself a hockey fan?
  • 2) What is your reaction to the NHL canceling their season?
  • 3) Who deserves the biggest share of the blame for the lost season?
  • 4) What is most likely to happen?
  • 5) Not counting baseball, basketball or football, what is your favorite professional sport?
  • 6) When do you think the lockout will end?
  • 7) Will the NHL play a full schedule next season?
  • 8) How does the lost season impact the likelihood you would watch or attend a game next season?
  • 9) Would you watch/attend/follow NHL games if the league started next season with replacement players?
  • 10) Could a rival hockey league be a success and take the NHL?s place?
  • 11) How much have you followed other hockey leagues this season compared to past seasons?
  • 12) Which league have you followed?

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