I love how everyone was bashing Ek a couple of days ago, telling him he was too optimistic, and such. And then this all comes out.

Is Ek Bettman

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- Zezel

Thank you. Muchly appreciated.

I love how everyone was bashing Ek a couple of days ago, telling him he was too optimistic, and such. And then this all comes out.

Is Ek Bettman
- cor99

Hard not too when 99.99999% of his predictions which he claims he has sources for are wrong. He has a proven track record of failing in epic fashion for rumors ect... doesn't help hes too afraid to show his face.

Should of been (frank)ing marathon talks since day (frank)ing one

im still on the fence about watching hockey this year. i feel like i want to boycott but if no one else does, then it is pointless. i do miss hockey, but after being treated like my girlfriend just broke up with me, for no reason, and now she wants to get back together, im not sure taking hockey back is the right thing to do.

what do yall think?
- pensfan024

It's simple, just man up and "play the game she's playing too." Show some interest, but don't over commit and let it consume your life. Be selective when you "call her," and "she'll" want you back even more. Subtly let "her" know that you have other options. Get your nut off when you can. Before you know it, "she'll" come crawling back with apologies and gratitude to be wrapped around your finger. Everybody wins.

If "she" continues "her" bullsh!t for too long, kick her to the curb and move on.

Got it?

Hard not too when 99.99999% of his predictions which he claims he has sources for are wrong. He has a proven track record of failing in epic fashion for rumors ect... doesn't help hes too afraid to show his face.
- mush124

It's not hard to find a pic of him online.

It's not hard to find a pic of him online.
- trolleytracks

It's been nice knowing you.

im still on the fence about watching hockey this year. i feel like i want to boycott but if no one else does, then it is pointless. i do miss hockey, but after being treated like my girlfriend just broke up with me, for no reason, and now she wants to get back together, im not sure taking hockey back is the right thing to do.

what do yall think?
- pensfan024

i can see some pockets turning up when this thing is over and trying to stage mid-game walkouts or something during the home openers. just midway through the second period, fans start filing out en masse, booing the teams to poop, tossing poop on the ice, leaving the arena mostly empty for the rest of the game.

It's simple, just man up and "play the game she's playing too." Show some interest, but don't over commit and let it consume your life. Be selective when you "call her," and "she'll" want you back even more. Subtly let "her" know that you have other options. Get your nut off when you can. Before you know it, "she'll" come crawling back with apologies and gratitude to be wrapped around your finger. Everybody wins.

If "she" continues "her" bullsh!t for too long, kick her to the curb and move on.

Got it?
- As_I_See_It

that works. until you realize you're dating a (frank)ing idiot who can be played so easily.

It's been nice knowing you.
- Tee-Dot

I didn't say anything wrong, just stated that it's not hard to find.

I didn't say anything wrong, just stated that it's not hard to find.
- trolleytracks

check PMs

This is a joke. Where were the players all of last season when the owners wanted to negotiate??? The lockout had to happen the owners couldn't afford to play under the old rules.

Also, why are they splitting revenues 50-50??? It's not like the players pay any of the expenses. They should only split the money left over after expenses of marketing the game are deducted...

that works. until you realize you're dating a (frank)ing idiot who can be played so easily.
- scotch_tape

Which is why you don't take "the relationship" too seriously and over commit for the time being. Until "she" comes to her senses and proves otherwise, remember, you have options.

I could just imagine Daily and Steve sitting at that desk a bunch of empty cans of Monster energy drink and a plate of Nachos in the middle. Good nachos like resturant quality with jalopenos on it. Steve probably picks them out though. So he has a pile of jalopenos on the side of his plate.

I could just imagine Daily and Steve sitting at that desk a bunch of empty cans of Monster energy drink and a plate of Nachos in the middle. Good nachos like resturant quality with jalopenos on it. Steve probably picks them out though. So he has a pile of jalopenos on the side of his plate.
- flamminghead

What kind of cheese though? Just ole' pedestrian Cheddar or Mozza or do they switch it up with some smoked Gouda, Havarti, and/or Provalone?

What kind of cheese though? Just ole' pedestrian Cheddar or Mozza or do they switch it up with some smoked Gouda, Havarti, and/or Provalone?
- Tee-Dot

probably three cheeses. Cheddar, Havarti and Mozza.

Cautious optimism again. Ek, you could have a fighter jet carpet bomb your property and still think there was reason to celebrate.

Missed it by that much

probably three cheeses. Cheddar, Havarti and Mozza.
- flamminghead

The should also swap out the energy drinks for a few bottles of Innis & Gunn.

there will be no nhl this year. This is all part of the scam to make everyone have hope to sell some nhl 13's.

Should of been (frank)ing marathon talks since day (frank)ing one
- SpoiledByOil

EXACTLY.

I'm not getting my hopes up though. I've done that too many times so far.

The should also swap out the energy drinks for a few bottles of Innis & Gunn.
- Tee-Dot

They announce the formation of the PYGMY Goat Racing Association next week, all player contracts remain however they are now the ball washers of the goats on the teams. Immigrants from Mexico will be the handlers of the goats. Once released the goats will run a figure eight track similar to the horse steeple event. Full contact is encouraged in the intersection. The handlers are allowed to fight in the pit areas, ball washers must fight ball washers. Each race will consist of 50 laps.

I love how everyone was bashing Ek a couple of days ago, telling him he was too optimistic, and such. And then this all comes out.

Is Ek Bettman
- cor99

Gerry Bettman?

They announce the formation of the PYGMY Goat Racing Association next week, all player contracts remain however they are now the ball washers of the goats on the teams. Immigrants from Mexico will be the handlers of the goats. Once released the goats will run a figure eight track similar to the horse steeple event. Full contact is encouraged in the intersection. The handlers are allowed to fight in the pit areas, ball washers must fight ball washers. Each race will consist of 50 laps.
- onac22

Is this serious? I can't see this sort of thing catching on. Maybe there will be a bit of a fad to it to start, but after a while it'd die off fairly quickly. If hockey is already 6th fiddle in the States, how do you think this would take over for Baseball, Football and others?