Thread: The Official CBA Negotiations/Lockout Super Thread

Originally Posted by Birdman

I'm getting prepared for them to write off another season.

I already have....

jom

NHL lockout update: NHL, NHLPA meetings with federal mediators end with sides still 'far apart' | NJ.com

DGallof ‏@BDGallof
Source: "Season might be done. Owners looking for 100% victory. legal process only hope for players. won't be quick" #nhl #nhlpa

Originally Posted by ilovela

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun
NHL-NHLPA meeting with mediators over. Told no progress

*head slam*

When they say they met for like 8-9 hours yesterday, we all know they were just playing Monopoly anyway.

"Season no played" will get a second Cup in 8 seasons. Woooooo!!

Originally Posted by santiclaws

"Season no played" will get a second Cup in 8 seasons. Woooooo!!

Can you say "dynasty?"

Originally Posted by aaron

For mediation to work, both sides have to want a deal. I foresee a whole lot of nothing. Still 6 weeks away.

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Do the players still believe they can win this thing?

Decertification? yeah right.

Some facts: Total combined Operating Income for owners $250.3mil
30 teams = $250.3mil = $8.34mil per team
Players combined income around $1.8bil

bigfan,
source of team audits?

(Forbes not credible. See Fla. example earlier itt)