chiavsfan
Registered User
So he gives himself the title of the hockey "Maven" and is considered the authority on the game? Yikes...frightening thought. Anyway, he actually had a decent optimisn, pessimism article today, although in his last article he cited the "Unnamed Blogger"
Fox Sports
Fox Sports
Yes, it is likely a deal will be completed by July 15, if not sooner.
But, before we all get too ga-ga about a 2005-06 season, let us remember three important elements of reality:
REALITY I: The collective bargaining agreement is not yet fully written.
REALITY II: Players must approve it by full membership vote after it gets the green light from the Board of Governors.
REALITY III: Ownership still must deliver its 30-governor okay, and some dissent is possible.
The possibility of obstacles on the path to final approval are real, if not frightening.