Lanny MacDonald*
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DR said:in all fairness, everything you just said can be applied to both sides. both sides look silly for their negotiating positions, just depends whose glasses you want to look at the issues through.
dr
Sure, what ever. One side says we'll give you the lion's share of revenues along with an opportunity to make vast sums of money by assuming minimal risk, and they look silly? Silly for making such a generous offer?
I agree the NHL has looked silly in this whole thing. They should have piushed forward on replacement players, making the NHLPA membership make a decision, support the top 8% of the association who will get all the benefits or get back to earning more money in a year that you will make over the next 10-20. Pretty simple choice for many players.
The NHLPA meeting has been cancelled for one reason and one reason only. Goodenow is scared to death to face the membership in person and face an open challenge. All its going to take is one guy to open his mouth in a room full of pissed off players and the whole house of cards come crashing down on Sideshow Bob IMO. Mob mentality is a very powerful thing, especially with a room full of no-minds like professional athletes.