Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Lockout Danger Zone, Farm and European Updates

I would rather they just canceled the year and stop jerking us around.

I would rather they just canceled the year and stop jerking us around.
- Pat MaGroin

I wouldn't. I want to watch Hockey. And I believe we will at some point.

I wouldn't. I want to watch Hockey. And I believe we will at some point.
- MJL

Agreed

If the NHL & NHLPA go through another three weeks of this and the December games are canceled; all hope is lost!

If the NHL & NHLPA go through another three weeks of this and the December games are canceled; all hope is lost!
- LeftCoaster

Not entirely.

In '94-'95, they were able to bang out an abbreviated 48-game schedule starting on January 20.

Not entirely.

In '94-'95, they were able to bang out an abbreviated 48-game schedule starting on January 20.
- bradleyc4

Sounds nice but I feel like all is lost but EK said its gets darker before there will be games played so maybe this is what he ment

Sounds nice but I feel like all is lost but EK said its gets darker before there will be games played so maybe this is what he ment
- Flyers_1488

The distance between the two sides isn't great enough for losing an entire Season to make any sense. A lost Season isn't good for anyone. We still have all of November and December to get something done. And I know with the pace that negotiations have gone, that isn't as much time as it seems. But there is certainly still hope in my opnion.

Sounds nice but I feel like all is lost but EK said its gets darker before there will be games played so maybe this is what he ment
- Flyers_1488

He's working up a resolution himself like he did in 2004-05, I'm sure.

The distance between the two sides isn't great enough for losing an entire Season to make any sense. A lost Season isn't good for anyone. We still have all of November and December to get something done. And I know with the pace that negotiations have gone, that isn't as much time as it seems. But there is certainly still hope in my opnion.
- MJL

I hope your right.... I keep watching games I recorded from last season and when they are on NHL network ( FLYERS only ) and it kills me to more less know what the outcome of the game is going to be.... I think I have watched game 6 vs the Pens 2012 playoffs 15 times and that one does not get old

I hope this gets work out soon

When do you think we will see hockey??

Dec 1??

He's working up a resolution himself like he did in 2004-05, I'm sure.
- Flyskippy

Good Call!!

I wouldn't. I want to watch Hockey. And I believe we will at some point.
- MJL

I still have some hope but I know I won't be rushing back to be in house. I'll go but only if I'm given tickets.

stay safe

I still have some hope but I know I won't be rushing back to be in house. I'll go but only if I'm given tickets.
- ob18

You will be missed.

The distance between the two sides isn't great enough for losing an entire Season to make any sense. A lost Season isn't good for anyone. We still have all of November and December to get something done. And I know with the pace that negotiations have gone, that isn't as much time as it seems. But there is certainly still hope in my opnion.
- MJL

I agree, but nothing makes sense to me anymore...

______

You will be missed.
- bradleyc4

Didn't say I would be away for long just won't rush back.

I agree, but nothing makes sense to me anymore...
- jak521

I can't believe this league really thinks another work stoppage is for the good of the league.
I really hope the "best fans" in the world give them a big F U and stay away whenever they decide to play again.
I don't care what anyone says, I won't back people who make more money than I'll ever see in 5 lifetimes complain that they don't have enough. I have lots of other things I am able to do with the evenings and weekends.

The way I understand it; the players pretty much gave the owners the % they were looking for but want the owners to honor existing contracts... If that's the case the blame should be completely with the owners.

The way I understand it; the players pretty much gave the owners the % they were looking for but want the owners to honor existing contracts... If that's the case the blame should be completely with the owners.
- JoeRussomanno

Yes and No Joe. The players offer get's to 50/50 after a number of years. It's a gradual reduction to 50/50. The League wants an immediate 50/50 share.

wow...still windy here in miami and going down to 50 tonight...freezing

Yes and No Joe. The players offer get's to 50/50 after a number of years. It's a gradual reduction to 50/50. The League wants an immediate 50/50 share.
- MJL

I still think think the league is being asinine ala greedy.

I still think think the league is being asinine ala greedy.
- JoeRussomanno

I understand it from both sides. The League can't continue giving the players 57%. And I agree that the players shouldn't have to take a salary rollback.

I understand it from both sides. The League can't continue giving the players 57%. And I agree that the players shouldn't have to take a salary rollback.
- MJL

so what would be the best way to make a compromise? I never agreed with the players getting that much over 50% but hey the owners were the ones that said that was the deal they wanted after the last lockout. Now they got the percentage they should be flexible on how it gets there imo. They sure as hell should be willing to honor the contracts they already signed.