The Official CBA Negotiations/Lockout Super Thread

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Originally Posted by USCKingsFan31

LOL, even with the news that both sides are making progress...

(NHL, union meet Friday, plan for more talks - ESPN)

"The decision to cancel the first two weeks of the NHL season is the unilateral choice of the NHL owners," Donald Fehr said in a statement. "If the owners truly cared about the game and the fans, they would lift the lockout and allow the season to begin on time while negotiations continue.

"A lockout should be the last resort in bargaining, not the strategy of first resort. For nearly 20 years, the owners have elected to lock out the players in an effort to secure massive concessions. Nevertheless, the players remain committed to playing hockey while the parties work to reach a deal that is fair for both sides. We hope we will soon have a willing negotiating partner."

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This guy is just as big of a scumbag as the rest of them. He can take his cutesy PR and shove it.

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Someone should ask him why that has been owners strategy for 20 years......oh wait, nevermind.

the problem with the nhl's solution is that, at best, it will allow the poor teams to eke out a very tiny profit while only adding to the tremendous wealth of the few rich teams.

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Originally Posted by santiclaws

Well, I hate to say it, but from what I'm reading things are possibly looking up. Maybe there's a chance this will get done soon...

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Now that is too funny!

Seattle and Salt Lake City they will support teams.

Just saw on the ticker from CBS Sports Network,that the NHL and NHLPA are going to continue negotiations over the weekend.Should be interesting on how much fireworks are going to be set off by the end of these negotiations. :nhl_fight :102smile:

NHL is supposed to be meeting with advertisers on Wednesday which may be the reason for the push. If this is not settled quickly, a lot of the advertisers are going to put their dollars elsewhere.

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Originally Posted by Ice24

Seattle and Salt Lake City they will support teams.

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I agree. Little League teams. WNBA. Roller Derby. All are fully supported.

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Originally Posted by santiclaws

NHL is supposed to be meeting with advertisers on Wednesday which may be the reason for the push. If this is not settled quickly, a lot of the advertisers are going to put their dollars elsewhere.

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The fans ought to do the same.

jom

Owners, Weasel Bettman, NHLPA.

Bunch of selfish pricks.

Work it out, please.

Nonsense! It isn't that the sport is not popular in the United States but they keep getting beat in the ratings war by putting playoff games up against those darn ratings monsters like; Big Bang Theory reruns, Spongebob Squarepants, iCarly, Qvc...........................

Shut the Puck Up (NHL Lockout Song) - YouTube
This sums it up for me. Bring back da game! Shut The Puck Up! Now, drop da biscuit!