The lockout's reached its ultimate unnecessary stage. All of a sudden, instead of focusing attentions on getting a deal done, both sides are too involved in litigation.
The lockout's reached its ultimate unnecessary stage. All of a sudden, instead of focusing attentions on getting a deal done, both sides are
Michael DeNicola submitted 182 days ago

Today's mediated CBA meeting in an "undisclosed location" ended in a fashion we fans know all too well
Today's mediated CBA meeting in an "undisclosed location" ended in a fashion we fans know all too well
Michael DeNicola submitted 188 days ago

So, it's back to the bargaining table Wednesday, but what's the potential catch? What could possibly be the wild card here? To be frank, it's a question of egos.

So, it's back to the bargaining table Wednesday, but what's the potential catch? What could possibly be the wild card here? To be frank,
Michael DeNicola submitted 189 days ago

In lieu of the recent collapse in labor negotiations, Tim can't tame the beast within him any longer. It's time to open the cage and let the savageness have its glory.
In lieu of the recent collapse in labor negotiations, Tim can't tame the beast within him any longer. It's time to open the cage and let the
Tim March submitted 190 days ago

It's never been clearer that ego has totally corrupted any traction these labor talks have ever -- and will ever -- gain.
It's never been clearer that ego has totally corrupted any traction these labor talks have ever -- and will ever -- gain.
Michael DeNicola submitted 201 days ago

Why should any of you care? The Players' Union doesn't. They just want what's fair? Please. You think the Owners are being unfair? Welcome to cutthroat enterprise, children.
Why should any of you care? The Players' Union doesn't. They just want what's fair? Please. You think the Owners are being unfair? Welcome
Michael DeNicola submitted 201 days ago

Mediation (though non-binding) could at least serve as the clearer waters, not shrouding the important issues that may otherwise be hidden by the murkiness of spite and chauvinism.
Mediation (though non-binding) could at least serve as the clearer waters, not shrouding the important issues that may otherwise be hidden
Michael DeNicola submitted 202 days ago

Things are not shaping up to be good. Daly's Discouraged, Bettman Wants a Two Week Recess, and Say Goodbye to Twinkies

Things are not shaping up to be good. Daly's Discouraged, Bettman Wants a Two Week Recess, and Say Goodbye to Twinkies
Michael DeNicola submitted 214 days ago

I want to begin by saying I am not an Ilya Bryzgalov apologist. I have never, nor will I ever, subscribe to an endless list of excuses that foolishly "explain" why any Flyer is playing badly.
I want to begin by saying I am not an Ilya Bryzgalov apologist. I have never, nor will I ever, subscribe to an endless list of excuses that
Michael DeNicola submitted 221 days ago

But hey, just as long as those guys get what they "need" in the end, this potentially murderous onslaught is all worth it. Keep feeding the storm, fellas.

But hey, just as long as those guys get what they "need" in the end, this potentially murderous onslaught is all worth it. Keep feeding the
Michael DeNicola submitted 228 days ago