Pretty much the same people who said this would all be over by Dec.1 are still saying there will be a season.

Sooner, or much later they will be correct.

On Twitter@AlCimaglia
- Al

Hey...Daley says "yes" to a season....so there you have it!

I think it would take two weeks to get things going....They will try for a 48 game schedule but there is a limit as to how late the Cup Finals can finish.

I think there would be a trade deadline, my guess is about 5 weeks in front of the end of the regular season.

I'm thinking the NHL would want everyhting wrapped up by the end of June.

Just my guess...

@AlCimaglia
- Al

stupid is....stupid does!! Not interested in BS asterik 48 game schedule that will be frought with sloppy play, injuries and high scoring games as the goalies will be completely out of game shape.

Will be interested how others vote with their time and wallets...unintended consequence of fan apathy and low ticket sales!

Dang it! I knew I would regret missing the 3rd..
- Beaver-Warrior

I think the game is on again this evening....

and I am fairly certain McNeill may not be there yet.....

stupid is....stupid does!! Not interested in BS asterik 48 game schedule that will be frought with sloppy play, injuries and high scoring games as the goalies will be completely out of game shape.

Will be interested how others vote with their time and wallets...unintended consequence of fan apathy and low ticket sales!
- bogiedoc

If we want to start discussing stupid....

Why wasn't the decertification or whatever they choose to call it in place months ago???

If I'm a player and just lost a few million because at least half the season was sacrificed in the name of trying to negotiate I wouldn't be happy at all.

This process could have taken place months ago and led to a full season taking place rather than doing it at the 11th hour and hoping for a 48 game schedule.

I don't know what the Fehr Brothers are getting paid but whatever is they should be greatful because super negotiators were not needed to follow the current path.


On Twitter@AlCimaglia

If we want to start discussing stupid....

Why wasn't the decertification or whatever they choose to call it in place months ago???

If I'm a player and just lost a few million because at least half the season was sacrificed in the name of trying to negotiate I wouldn't be happy at all.

This process could have taken place months ago and led to a full season taking place rather than doing it at the 11th hour and hoping for a 48 game schedule.

I don't know what the Fehr Brothers are getting paid but whatever is they should be greatful because super negotiators were not needed to follow the current path.


On Twitter@AlCimaglia
- Al

NO negotiators were needed.

Except for one day - when Fehr and Bettman were not there - there has been no - none - zero - nada negotiations.

It's been:

"Here's my proposal - take it or leave it."
"We reject it - meeting is done".

What great business men.

NO negotiators were needed.

Except for one day - when Fehr and Bettman were not there - there has been no - none - zero - nada negotiations.

It's been:

"Here's my proposal - take it or leave it."
"We reject it - meeting is done".

What great business men.
- StLBravesFan

The NFL had a similar "plan" in place well before any egos or feelings were involved...

But that's the NFL and that is why their lockout/strike lasted about two weeks.

Of course it will be to the same degree - and it should.

Everyone who says they've had it, they won't be back - bull$hit.

Don't let the schmucks who manage the teams and the bumholes who play the game stop you from enjoying a game, played at the highest level, that you obviously (because you're an active contributor here) do enjoy.
- StLBravesFan

I love the Hawks, always will, but outside of my Center Ice package, these molla follas are never getting another dime outta me.

You can see all the WJC's here:

http://www4.hockeystreams.com/ref/51981

Teravainen impresses me more and more. Hockey sense is very high, positioning, skating, plays the off-wing point on the PP. The goal today was a just a smart play, throwing it on net through traffic. He recognized it and really made the perfect play.
- John Jaeckel

JJ MEGA PROPS for relaying this URL...don't miss NHL KNOBS at all.

Hey Wiz and JJ!

Will you guys be watching the exhibition game between Russia and Switzerland today? To see how Shalunov will do?

Shalunov with a goal...donno if he has any assists...can't watch,PC is being formatted

Can anyone give any updates on the Russia Switzerland game? How is Maxim looking?

Shalunov with a goal...donno if he has any assists...can't watch,PC is being formatted

Can anyone give any updates on the Russia Switzerland game? How is Maxim looking?
- captainserious

omfg. Is this what its come too......

omfg. Is this what its come too......
- mrpaulish

You see what this lockout is doing to some of us??!!
Fehr the NHL!!!
Fehr the NHLPA!!!!
And feck Donald Fehr!!
Sorry for the profanity JJ
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the guys here, whether they be Blackhawk fans, Habs fans, Flyers fans, heck, even a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the Canuck, Blues and Red Wings fans!

Happy Holidays Everyone!!

Happy Holidays Everyone!!
- DarthKane

Yes, and peaceful ones.

Merry Christmas one and all !!

BW

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all and here's hoping for a Xmas miracle for the Grinches Bettman and Fehr to settle the lock out and get hockey back for the New Year!

Merry Christmas to all and here's hoping for a Xmas miracle for the Grinches Bettman and Fehr to settle the lock out and get hockey back for the New Year!
- jhawk159

Someone should bring an aluminum pole and have feats of strength.

Someone should bring an aluminum pole and have feats of strength.
- fattybeef

and the lockout is not setled until Fehr pins Bettman......

Looks like we will see the two Hawk prospects on the same line in game one at the World Junior:


Danault-McNeill-Lipon


Oh, and I added a bit of commentary of each and every player in the top 210.

All you have to do is clecik on the players name:

http://www.draftsite.com/nhl/mock-draft/2013/

Just cancel the season already!