Son of Steinbrenner said:this is from sportsnet
The consensus reached on an NHLPA conference call may suggest the lockout battle is far from over. A source told Sportsnet the players are as resolute as ever on avoiding a salary cap.
"There's no change in our position," the source explained to Sportsnet.
Interestingly enough, another source within the NHL said the league's stance on cost certainty remains unchanged as well.
now before everybody kills the players for being resolute as ever on avoiding a salary cap remember the owners aren't moving either.
honestly who knows what the guys talked about at o'hare today. its possible they played arrival poker ala kramer on seinfeld.
exactly.GregStack said:I don't think that sounds too bad though honestly. Why would the PA want to say "hey, we've changed our mind, they're right!", when it would be better to come out with a well worded message, explaining how the position did not change, it just shifted...or something to that effect, same goes for the owners.
GregStack said:I don't think that sounds too bad though honestly. Why would the PA want to say "hey, we've changed our mind, they're right!", when it would be better to come out with a well worded message, explaining how the position did not change, it just shifted...or something to that effect, same goes for the owners.
GregStack said:I don't think that sounds too bad though honestly. Why would the PA want to say "hey, we've changed our mind, they're right!", when it would be better to come out with a well worded message, explaining how the position did not change, it just shifted...or something to that effect, same goes for the owners.
who was it that said that the sign of a good compromise is when both sides are dissatisfied?GregStack said:I think the problem is calling it "folding". That's why this entire process is taking so long, because of egos, and the inability to compromise, on very compromisable issues. (sorry if that's not a word...)
Even here, it seems like we are waiting for the day when the PRO-PA, or PRO-NHL people "fold" when it's simply ridiculous. Sometimes the best deal is the best deal, and you simply have to take it. I don't think anyone expected the players to "win" this battle outright. However, if the players get a lower UFA age, or keep guaranteed contracts, then they "win" in a way. We all know that some form of a cap is coming, be it a clear hard cap, an incredibly large luxury tax, or some hybrid type situation.
Son of Steinbrenner said:this is from sportsnet
The consensus reached on an NHLPA conference call may suggest the lockout battle is far from over. A source told Sportsnet the players are as resolute as ever on avoiding a salary cap.
"There's no change in our position," the source explained to Sportsnet.
Interestingly enough, another source within the NHL said the league's stance on cost certainty remains unchanged as well.
now before everybody kills the players for being resolute as ever on avoiding a salary cap remember the owners aren't moving either.
honestly who knows what the guys talked about at o'hare today. its possible they played arrival poker ala kramer on seinfeld.
Son of Steinbrenner said:this is from sportsnet
The consensus reached on an NHLPA conference call may suggest the lockout battle is far from over. A source told Sportsnet the players are as resolute as ever on avoiding a salary cap.
"There's no change in our position," the source explained to Sportsnet.
Interestingly enough, another source within the NHL said the league's stance on cost certainty remains unchanged as well.
now before everybody kills the players for being resolute as ever on avoiding a salary cap remember the owners aren't moving either.
honestly who knows what the guys talked about at o'hare today. its possible they played arrival poker ala kramer on seinfeld.
Cropduster said:that didnt sound good
handtrick said:Anybody else hear that Ted Saskin's mother died today and it is not determined if he will be there tomorrow or not, or is that just unsubstantiated rumor?
Cropduster said:J.R. McCaig, Flames part owner died-Hotchkiss will be at his funeral instead of in Toronto tommorow
Saskin also had much more on his mind than the lockout. His mother died Wednesday morning.
That's likely the chief reason for shifting labour talks to Toronto, where Saskin lives.
good point.Briannj1970 said:Boy, that must show you how committed they are to getting a deal. The guy's mother passes away and he's still bargaining a deal.
handtrick said:Anybody else hear that Ted Saskin's mother died today and it is not determined if he will be there tomorrow or not, or is that just unsubstantiated rumor?
djhn579 said:Something along the lines of "We really don't philosphically agree with a hard cap, but, for the sake of the fans, we accepted a cap. As players, we just want to play hockey and this was the only way we could see to have a season.."