April 8 deadline

[pei fan]

I'd be shocked if we don't have a deal by April 20th.

I'm wondering how many times you've made a statement like that.

 

[dunwoody_joe]

I hate to dump cold water on the general optimism but I cannot share it.

I think the PA is simply putting on an appearance of negotiating so that it will be difficult for the league to claim impass. Until recently, the appearance was very clear that the PA was obstinent. Now, maybe they appear to be negotiating.

Color me pessimistic about progress. 80% show to avoid future claims of impass, 20% chance of real progress. I would be shocked if this is settled by April 20th.

 

[Morbo]

Color me pessimistic about progress. 80% show to avoid future claims of impass, 20% chance of real progress. I would be shocked if this is settled by April 20th.

You make it sound like it's a nefarious underhanded thing to avoid impasse.

 

[nyrmessier011]

I'm probably being overly and stupidly optimistic here, but is anyone else getting the impression that both sides are starting to lose their stomach for this ugly fight? That the owners found after their 'homework' that replacement player hockey could be an unmitigated disaster, and the players after a full year salary and career gone have come to realize that no matter what damage they inflict on the owners, in the end it'll be the players now and in the future who will feel the pain?

Is it too much to hope that both sides WOKE UP?








Yeah, it problably is. I can't help but wait for the "We still have philosophical differences" card to be played soon.

Yea I'd have to agree wiht you, i feel like both sides have realized over the passed few weeks what they are really doing...i think they should come to a deal to tell u the truth