The revenues they USED to have in the 90's were padded by the glut of expansion teams (ie. expansion money) that were started throughout the 90's.
Of course, now they don't have the expansion money anymore to share, and yes salaries did go up.
It is an unfortunate situation - as Don Cherry said on The Fan 590 radio this morning "They'll be back in January, but if they aren't, I have heard it won't be until the NEXT January" (06) . It really depends on who blinks first (most likely? owners)
*now I take my semi-professional opinion hat off*
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Originally posted by kappaloo
Bettman argues that NHL revenues aren't keeping up with increasing player salaries and that has to change if the league is to survive
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