Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Phantoms Game Day, Prospects, Europe

So depressing...

So depressing...
- Jimmygrazz

Well Said

Thanks for the updates Bill. At least someone associated with hockey can be relied upon to show up regularly and put forth some product.

So depressing...
- Jimmygrazz

I thinking there is a possibility that the Season doesn't start until 2013. The Flyers have exactly 46 games left on the schedule starting in the first game of 2013, on Jan 3rd. History repeating itself and reminiscent of a past lockout.

I thinking there is a possibility that the Season doesn't start until 2013. The Flyers have exactly 46 games left on the schedule starting in the first game of 2013, on Jan 3rd. History repeating itself and reminiscent of a past lockout.
- MJL

Is it bad that this is becoming an optimistic appraisal?

Is it bad that this is becoming an optimistic appraisal?
- BulliesPhan87

beyond bad. Disgusting is more like it.

Is it bad that this is becoming an optimistic appraisal?
- BulliesPhan87

I think it is optimistic. Gives them 2 months to work out a deal. Then they need some time for the players to come back, have a training camp of some sort. have the normal break for the holidays. And the Season starts with the Winter Classic.

I get the sense that this is the best case scenario at this point.

Is this a good thing for Vasiliev? I guess we don't have to worry about him not wanting to leave russia.

I think it is optimistic. Gives them 2 months to work out a deal. Then they need some time for the players to come back, have a training camp of some sort. have the normal break for the holidays. And the Season starts with the Winter Classic.

I get the sense that this is the best case scenario at this point.
- MJL

It should have never gotten this far tho... it's sickening

I think it is optimistic. Gives them 2 months to work out a deal. Then they need some time for the players to come back, have a training camp of some sort. have the normal break for the holidays. And the Season starts with the Winter Classic.
- MJL

Maybe guys like timonen won't be playing on one leg in the playoffs if the season starts in January. The playoffs could be really high paced without a half of a season of wear and tear on these guys.

beyond bad. Disgusting is more like it.
- JoeRussomanno

To think, it's this frustrating and we haven't actually missed any (regular season) games yet. Argh.

How many people believe EKLUND on his post?

I can tell you the first couple gave me hope but now its just a bunch of crap....... Make sure your boots are on when you read his stuff

More to come!!

To think, it's this frustrating and we haven't actually missed any (regular season) games yet. Argh.
- BulliesPhan87

I think we miss regular season time at this point. It's October 2nd and we haven't started camp yet with no agreement in the forseeable future.

How many people believe EKLUND on his post?

I can tell you the first couple gave me hope but now its just a bunch of crap....... Make sure your boots are on when you read his stuff

More to come!!
- Flyers_1488

I think he's just trying to generate conversation (and site traffic) at this point. The idea of replacement players is interesting (though I'm not interested, I'd rather watch the AHL).

I think we miss regular season time at this point. It's October 2nd and we haven't started camp yet with no agreement in the forseeable future.
- JoeRussomanno

There's no way we have an 82 game season. It'd be a hockey miracle if it got done that fast.

Maybe guys like timonen won't be playing on one leg in the playoffs if the season starts in January. The playoffs could be really high paced without a half of a season of wear and tear on these guys.
- funmaster18

The 46 game Season after the lockout in the 90's the Hockey was fantastic.

Guys have no fear... the KHL is coming to ESPN!!!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/b...chkin-123107189--nhl.html

Guys have no fear... the KHL is coming to ESPN!!!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/b...chkin-123107189--nhl.html
- jak521

I think I heard the sound of Bettman poopting himself as I clicked on the link

The 46 game Season after the lockout in the 90's the Hockey was fantastic.
- MJL

Indeed but I don't want a lockout

I think he's just trying to generate conversation (and site traffic) at this point. The idea of replacement players is interesting (though I'm not interested, I'd rather watch the AHL).
- BulliesPhan87

Who is going to be the replacement players. Pro players who aren't good enough to be regular NHL players are already in League's such as the AHL, ECHL, etc. young top players are in Juniors. What would it be, beer Leaguers or players below the above levels. I'm sure it would be some really good Hockey. I personally wouldn't want any players of that level donning the O&B and playing games that would count in the standings.

Indeed but I don't want a lockout
- JoeRussomanno

Who does want one?

Who is going to be the replacement players. Pro players who aren't good enough to be regular NHL players are already in League's such as the AHL, ECHL, etc. young top players are in Juniors. What would it be, beer Leaguers or players below the above levels. I'm sure it would be some really good Hockey. I personally wouldn't want any players of that level donning the O&B and playing games that would count in the standings.
- MJL

I wouldnt even watch a single game. Not even a shift.

With that being said, i am actually excited to see the KHL on E3...

Who does want one?
- MJL

Gary Bettman

Gary Bettman
- JoeRussomanno

To be fair, Fehr seemed to package entering a lockout into his strategy as well.