Scottie Upshall goes and posts on twitter last night:

"Plain and simple these owners think they can break us apart. GOOD LUCK! We r stronger than we've ever been and r behind Fehr %100."

Everyday it seems more and more like a pissing match. Enough is enough. Its us idiots who are the reason these guys even have jobs. With out us there is no NHL. Without us there is no 10 year $125 million job. Yet they couldnt give flying monkey fart about the fans. Sad sad state of affairs..

ZZZZZZZ.....

Sport being ruined by greedy bumholes on both sides. This coming when the United States is basically in a depression and tons of folks can't put food on the table or clothes on their kids back. Talk about having zero self awareness.

Best case scenario season starts in January. At this point I don't give a rat (frank).

I'm more than tempted to just write to NHL sponsors informing them that they should seriously consider dropping the NHL as a business partner.

Scottie Upshall goes and posts on twitter last night:

"Plain and simple these owners think they can break us apart. GOOD LUCK! We r stronger than we've ever been and r behind Fehr %100."

Everyday it seems more and more like a pissing match. Enough is enough. Its us idiots who are the reason these guys even have jobs. With out us there is no NHL. Without us there is no 10 year $125 million job. Yet they couldnt give flying monkey fart about the fans. Sad sad state of affairs..
- jak521

I think Jsaq said it best on twitter:

Scottie Upshall ‏@ScottieUpshall
There's no pressure yet on the owners to lose this year, that's why they still treat us like Cattle. They'll need a partner come January.


jsaquella
@ScottieUpshall Super...and then you guys can get back to using the fans as an ATM

I refuse to take sides at this point, but I'm really fed up with the victim act.

Going to see the Phantoms tonight in Rochester!

I think Jsaq said it best on twitter:



I refuse to take sides at this point, but I'm really fed up with the victim act.
- BulliesPhan87

$2,000+ : The amount I pay to PLAY the game of hockey yearly.

$2,000+ : The amount I pay (roughly) to WATCH the game of hockey yearly.

$0: The total amount I have ever earned from PLAYING or WATCHING hockey.

ZZZZZZZ.....

Sport being ruined by greedy bumholes on both sides. This coming when the United States is basically in a depression and tons of folks can't put food on the table or clothes on their kids back. Talk about having zero self awareness.

Best case scenario season starts in January. At this point I don't give a rat (frank).
- PLindbergh31

Irony that people who are struggling vote for anti-economic growth policies. Sort of sad.

Hockey generates revenue from advertising (via TV deals) and people attending games. I'm don't agree that the business side will be ruined once it starts again.

That being said, the "small guy" working at the rink or for the organizaiton - it is sad they get caught in this mess.

I've said this before numerous times, but it is very tough to negotiate these deals b/c you don't have true capitalism at play. You have 30 businesses combined negotiating with a base of employees. Makes things more tricky.

Eventually, my guess is that you will see something similar to the NFL, where stars get paid well but veterans will be replaced by cheaper, younger players. You may already have that to a degree.

Good day to all. Hopefully we get some hockey soon. If not, enjoy that extra time with your kids and family.

Cheers.

Nice Read....no pun intended!!!

$2,000+ : The amount I pay to PLAY the game of hockey yearly.

$2,000+ : The amount I pay (roughly) to WATCH the game of hockey yearly.

$0: The total amount I have ever earned from PLAYING or WATCHING hockey.
- jak521

Hear hear!

Y'know, right about now I wish it was Bryzgalov running his mouth instead of Upshall. At least he'd be saying something funny and likely non-destructive, probably about tigers or bears.

$2,000+ : The amount I pay to PLAY the game of hockey yearly.

$2,000+ : The amount I pay (roughly) to WATCH the game of hockey yearly.

$0: The total amount I have ever earned from PLAYING or WATCHING hockey.
- jak521

Dude, you need better representation.

(As do I as those figures are about right for me, too.)

$2,000+ : The amount I pay to PLAY the game of hockey yearly.

$2,000+ : The amount I pay (roughly) to WATCH the game of hockey yearly.

$0: The total amount I have ever earned from PLAYING or WATCHING hockey.
- jak521

I'm right there with you.... It's SICK

Dude, you need better representation.

(As do I as those figures are about right for me, too.)
- Scoob

It's time we get in on these negotiations, we need to expand revenue sharing to offset our hockey expenses!

There's no way that Fehr is a "professional" negotiator! What else does he think he's going to get for the players???

There's no way that Fehr is a "professional" negotiator! What else does he think he's going to get for the players???
- dmleip

Said the MLB

Said the MLB
- Scoob

Yep. I hate that motherf*****!

The deal is there to be made. Greed and ego are the only things separating these two sides.

See you guys next season, if there is one.

yesterday pushed me to purchasing the Outdoor Classic tickets this year in Hershey. I am officially the biggest AHL fan this side of the Mississippi now
- Pyzik

I just got mine as well....
looking forward to it...more so for the alumni game....

Posting a heads up that I'm about to get started on a new blog. I try not to post more than one new blow per day out of consideration to the other bloggers and the message board participants.

In this situation, however, I figured that the CBA situation required a blog of its own and overshadowed the usual "Friday Hockey Fix" game previews, links and results roundup. So the Friday Fix blog will be forthcoming in an hour or so.

Accept the NHL's offer or the PA's rebuttal?
- eayost

Either.

Bad Luck Brian ‏@itsBLB Wins season tickets. NHL.


- Scoob

love blb

- wilsonecho91

dont tell me he's passed away


edit: nevermind he died in 1999

Oh Bill... this whole CBA mess has me a bit depressed and it's way too early for me to have to get up and come to work... but this made me laugh so hard... thanks for making my day!


- Coburns_Nose

Same here.

Instead of focusing on the idiocy that is prevalent in both camps, I prefer to begin asking myself, "What *is* Gary Bettman's theme music?" Probably the Imperial March from The Empire Strikes Back.

Hear hear!

Y'know, right about now I wish it was Bryzgalov running his mouth instead of Upshall. At least he'd be saying something funny and likely non-destructive, probably about tigers or bears.
- BulliesPhan87

Space Monkeys

Friday Fix blog posted