Interesting quote from the story:
"There is confusion over whether some NHL teams in Canada would be able to use replacement players.
The four provinces with NHL franchises - Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and B.C. - all have different labour laws.
Quebec and B.C. do not allow for replacement workers, which some experts believe could prevent the Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks from using replacement players. The teams could not play in, say, Hamilton and Seattle for a year, because they could easily be slapped with an unfair labour charge, says Craig.
However, Quebec labour ministry spokeswoman Michele Poirot says NHL players aren't covered under the province's labour code. Ditto in B.C., where the NHLPA isn't certified as a union, says provincial labour ministry spokesman Graham Currie."
it looks like replacement players may be able to be used in Quebec and BC... i would watch the teams play... maybe not for $100 per ticket but less... which is fine by me if they make it 50-70... i am still watching the Vancouver Canucks against the Detroit Redwings play...