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[ZeroGravity]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun
Sources on both sides feel this is a huge day - either way

This better be it.

 

[fallout]

I'd laugh if they came out and announced the cancellation of the rest of the season.

 

[Solo]

I'd laugh if they came out and announced the cancellation of the rest of the season.

Search your feelings, you know it to be true.

 

[Socreges]

I'd laugh if they came out and announced the cancellation of the rest of the season.

If the deal falls through, it would be an affirmation of my built-up pessimism. No disappointment on the line at this point.

 

[Coldnoodle]

Only 60 games? Leafs might make the playoffs.

 

[Acid08]

Only 60 games? Leafs might make the playoffs.

Let's not get crazy. That's about 40 games too many.

 

[fallout]

Only 60 games? Leafs might make the playoffs.

Regardless of how many games are played, the snow starts clearing off the golf courses at the same time of the year.

 

[Marvie_3]

Great for crashing into goalies! Still better Frolik.

Skille is fucking worthless. Frolik may not be putting up the points he did in Florida but he's also not getting first line minutes and contributes in other ways.

 

[T.M. MacReady]

Only 60 games? Leafs might make the playoffs.

Easy, now. Let's not overreact.

 

[gcubed]

why am i letting hope creep back into my thoughts?

 

[FOOTE]

Never get any hope up with it comes to anything CBA related until it's a done deal.

Pretty much.

 

[Kave_Man]

Let's not get crazy. That's about 40 games too many.

Easy, now. Let's not overreact.

Reporting both of you for being mean.

 

[KingHenrik30]

Reporting both of you for being mean.

Report Teeth Mummy for the pot calling the kettle black as well coughislandersfancough

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Skille is fucking worthless. Frolik may not be putting up the points he did in Florida but he's also not getting first line minutes and contributes in other ways.

Frolik had 1 good season, his rookie season. He's soft and an average at best skater. Skille is good for his 4th line role and has a decent shot, even though he couldn't hit the broad side of Byfuglien.

 

[BigJonsson]

Hmmm

Apparently the PA made 2 offers yesterday and the NHL is expected to respond during the meetings today

 

[CREMSteve]

Hmmm

Apparently the PA made 2 offers yesterday and the NHL is expected to respond during the meetings today

Wait, the PA actually made an offer instead of waiting for the Owners to make a move first? I refuse to believe this.

 

[CCF23]

Apparently the players offers don't go to 50/50 in year 1, but instead get there at year 3 which could end up being an issue.

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Apparently the players offers don't go to 50/50 in year 1, but instead get there at year 3 which could end up being an issue.

I think a graded reduction makes the most sense in the situation say 54-52-50-50-50 etc...

 

[BigJonsson]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

Doesn't sound like things going well with NHL-NHLPA but doing play by play/making sense of offers we know so little about = mug's game.






OH NOES

 

[Plinko]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

Doesn't sound like things going well with NHL-NHLPA but doing play by play/making sense of offers we know so little about = mug's game.






OH NOES

Needs a Drudge siren.

 

[T.M. MacReady]

Report Teeth Mummy for the pot calling the kettle black as well coughislandersfancough

/still hates the Leafs for ruining Michael Peca's career

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

Doesn't sound like things going well with NHL-NHLPA but doing play by play/making sense of offers we know so little about = mug's game.






OH NOES

Police called, Bettman crying infront of building in a nightgown. Fehr inside shirtless, sipping on a 40oz

 

[CCF23]

At least last time there was something worth fighting over (salary cap) so a cancelled season kind of made sense. If they flush this whole year down the drain it'll be the most pointless lost season ever.

 

[Kifimbo]

Weird, Bobby Mac deleted his tweets.

And it seems like they know where the meeting is being held and journalists are on their way.

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

To be fair, Dubbyinengrish was responding to something where I was the one who instigated feedback on "Hubby"s performance. Wasn't exactly him coming out of nowhere with more Based Huberdeau business.

Plus what other hockey do we have to focus on?

Let the dude fanboy up his prospect. He genuinely is an exciting upcoming player. And god knows I'd have been doing the same if we had Schultz still.

 

[gaming_noob]

Weird, Bobby Mac deleted his tweets.

And it seems like they know where the meeting is being held and journalists are on their way.

That excites me. Thinking deal might be close.

 

[Marvie_3]

Weird, Bobby Mac deleted his tweets.

And it seems like they know where the meeting is being held and journalists are on their way.

Journalists going there to cover the announcement of a cancelled season.

 

[KernelPanic]

People are so optimistic ?

Fehr and Bettman are perfectly qualified to fuck this up and cost us a full season.

 

[Acid08]

Journalists going there to cover the announcement of a cancelled season.

HAHAHAHA FUCK YOU

 

[SpectreFire]

:lol

People thinking Fehr is going to table something reasonable.

 

[Cake Boss]

Cancelled season announcement in 10minutes.

 

[CCF23]

Fehr addressing the media in 10 minutes. This is not going to be good.

 

[Slurmer]

Fehr addressing the media in 10 minutes. This is not going to be good.

And to the shock of no one

 

[Smiley90]

Fehr addressing the media in 10 minutes. This is not going to be good.

Good news would prooobably have a bigger euphoria around it, not a "uh yeah we'll... say sth... in 10mins... psshhhh"

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

To be fair, Dubbyinengrish was responding to something where I was the one who instigated feedback on "Hubby"s performance. Wasn't exactly him coming out of nowhere with more Based Huberdeau business.

Plus what other hockey do we have to focus on?

Let the dude fanboy up his prospect. He genuinely is an exciting upcoming player. And god knows I'd have been doing the same if we had Schultz still.

<3

:lol

People thinking Fehr is going to table something reasonable.

I don't think it Fehr with the reigns. Before these long talks started and the NHL made the "make whole" concession the PA was making noise to negotiate. Poppa Fehr in particular had been the opposite of what he was before. I think the PA is pushing for resolution here.



edit: fuck it. Doom and gloom back on.

 

[CCF23]

CBA part of the NHLPA contingent just left the building where the two sides were meeting.

DONE DEAL...RIGHT GUYS? RIGHT?

 

[KernelPanic]

Fehr wants massive revenue sharing, NHL told him to pound sand.

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Lockout is over right?

 

[SpectreFire]

CBA part of the NHLPA contingent just left the building where the two sides were meeting.

DONE DEAL...RIGHT GUYS? RIGHT?

Fehr: I am pleased to report, I have acquired half of Gary Bettman's toupee collection.

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Fehr: I am pleased to report, I have acquired 57% of Gary Bettman's toupee collection.

Fixed

 

[CCF23]

McKenzie says there's another meeting planned for tomorrow so the news can't be THAT bad.

 

[KernelPanic]

Bruce Arthur &#8207;@bruce_arthur
I love the fact that Don Fehr will speak to the media NEAR the secret CBA talks location in 10 minutes. I hope he pops up from a manhole.

LOL

 

[ZeroGravity]

McKenzie says there's another meeting planned for tomorrow so the news can't be THAT bad.

There's still hope!

 

[AngmarsKing701]

Lockout is over right?

I would think if this was a done deal it would be a joint announcement. The fact that it's just Fehr sounds like more of the same.

 

[SpectreFire]

There's still hope!

He might still acquire all of Bettman's toupees!

 

[KernelPanic]

I would think if this was a done deal it would be a joint announcement. The fact that it's just Fehr sounds like more of the same.

Maybe he's announcing his resignation, in which case we'll have a new CBA tomorrow for sure.

 

[CCF23]

There's still hope!

Best case scenario for this Fehr presser is:

"things are progressing well, there isnt a lot to update on due to the sensitive nature of the negotiations"

 

[SuperSonic1305]

This was all a sham. They are just meeting in secret to play Halo 4.

 

[CCF23]

Pat Leonard &#8207;@NYDNRangers
Don Fehr says another meeting is scheduled for Friday. No specifics. Won't comment on nature of talks

Pierre LeBrun&#8207;@Real_ESPNLeBrun
League in internal meeting right now. But both sides will meet again tomorrow.

That is very good news. It means the league has found at least something worth talking about.

 

[SpectreFire]

Best case scenario for this Fehr presser is:

"I have decided to resign from my position and hand over leadership of the union to someone more qualified. Please welcome Montreal star forward Colby Armstrong."

Fixed.