WetcoastOrca
Registered User
The league could have agreed to play under the previous CBA this year if they wanted to, they had the choice. Being consumed by the fires of their own greed and their complete lack of respect for the fans they instead decided to lock out. The players have no control as to whether the owners lock the players out or not so they are not responsible in any way for what is happening now.
Isn't it really semantics. Whether the players are locked out or on strike, neither side can agree on a new deal. I know the players are trying to paint the issue like you describe it but I don't really see that as being accurate.