NHL Lockout Discussion XLVII: Could the End be in Sight???

[StittsvilleJames]

Originally Posted by isles31

Why do people rush to post first in a thread? Is that a noteworthy accomplishment on the Internet? Or is it just to waste posts.

Anyway, kinda just want to hear its over at this point. Not much else to say.

I wouldn't be too worried about running out of posts......

[patnyrnyg]

Originally Posted by Marns

I've only been to Ottawa for a weekend, but I dare say a lot of restaurants opened up after the Sens came along, which would no doubt happen in any other city. Major league teams mean more people are downtown most nights, meaning they need to be fed (with food and drink), before and after the game.

I have been to Ottawa twice. Arena is not downtown and I only recall one shopping plaza out near the arena. Had a Boston Pizza and then another bar.

[Boltsfan2029]

Originally Posted by Dado

Predict the coin toss...

RealKyper: Source "tentative deal could be done within 24 hrs or #NHLPA could serve #NHL notice to disclaim early as 2day. Present meeting is huge.

Is this a new Tweet, or one from earlier today?

[Lucbourdon]

the only depressing thing is that the canucks vs bruins game got canceled

[Homeland Security]

Originally Posted by CoRD

This WILL be the last lockout thread.

Probably not.

Originally Posted by Dado

Predict the coin toss...

RealKyper: Source "tentative deal could be done within 24 hrs or #NHLPA could serve #NHL notice to disclaim early as 2day. Present meeting is huge.

We cannot be this close and not get it done now.

[patnyrnyg]

Originally Posted by Boltsfan2029

Is this a new Tweet, or one from earlier today?

That was a few hours ago.

[HawksFan74]

Originally Posted by isles31

Why do people rush to post first in a thread? Is that a noteworthy accomplishment on the Internet? Or is it just to waste posts.

Anyway, kinda just want to hear its over at this point. Not much else to say.

Yet you took the time to post about it and didn't add anything. Hey, neither did I.

[rojac]

Originally Posted by Pyro Kinesis

To the guy who asked if people care about a "meaningless tournament", the answer is yes. It's the Olympics. The greatest sporting event on PLANET EARTH. Nothing is better than an Olympic Gold Medal. NOTHING.

Oh, I'm a huge fan of the Olympics. I just don't like the NHL players in the Olympics. I would prefer it if they went back to having national teams that actually played and trained together for more than a few weeks.

[Blunderbore]

Originally Posted by AfroThunder396

The process is so delicate I don't think adding or removing people from either side is a good idea. They're making progress, just let it be. Whoever is in the room stays, lock the door.

this meeting is about unlocking something, not locking even further!

[GreatSaveJesus]

Originally Posted by isles31

Why do people rush to post first in a thread? Is that a noteworthy accomplishment on the Internet? Or is it just to waste posts.

Anyway, kinda just want to hear its over at this point. Not much else to say.

Its a note worthly accomplishment. A feat rarely achieved by mortal men.

[Scottkmlps]

Originally Posted by Dado

Predict the coin toss...

RealKyper: Source "tentative deal could be done within 24 hrs or #NHLPA could serve #NHL notice to disclaim early as 2day. Present meeting is huge.

What an ***. So Kypreos is basically saying the lockout could be over in the next 24 hours or it won't be. Way to go out on a limb Nick.

[HawksFan74]

Originally Posted by rojac

Oh, I'm a huge fan of the Olympics. I just don't like the NHL players in the Olympics. I would prefer it if they went back to having national teams that actually played and trained together for more than a few weeks.

With who?!?! Like what we just watched? What you are talking about is near impossible now. I'd rather see the best from each country.

[littleD]

Set the over/under of remaining lockout threads at 4.5.

Taking the over.

[crump]

So what do we know?

• The NHL is meeting the PA in their hotel on the request of the arbitrator.
• A couple of cryptic tweets from ex players(probably from a hunting cabin some where on a Saturday afternoon)
• Someone said there has been some movement.

I don't get the optimism.

[Kelly23]

superbowl XLVII is this year so isn't this thread. So will the thread count beat the superbowl count?

[StittsvilleJames]

Originally Posted by crump

So what do we know?

• The NHL is meeting the PA in their hotel on the request of the arbitrator.
• A couple of cryptic tweets from ex players(probably from a hunting cabin some where on a Saturday afternoon)
• Someone said there has been some movement.

I don't get the optimism.

That's a Magical story.

[Crows*]

Down we go again
@GlobeKPD: Agent: "Ways to go. League leaking info to up pressure on players."

https://twitter.com/globekpd/status/287677410806218752

[Grandpabuzz]

Originally Posted by crump

So what do we know?

• The NHL is meeting the PA in their hotel on the request of the arbitrator.
• A couple of cryptic tweets from ex players(probably from a hunting cabin some where on a Saturday afternoon)
• Someone said there has been some movement.

I don't get the optimism.

Pensions have been agreed supposedly, which was one, if the not the, biggest hurdling blocks left.

[Beef Invictus]

Originally Posted by crump

So what do we know?

• The NHL is meeting the PA in their hotel on the request of the arbitrator.
• A couple of cryptic tweets from ex players(probably from a hunting cabin some where on a Saturday afternoon)
• Someone said there has been some movement.

I don't get the optimism.

Yeah, everyone is gearing themselves up for another massive letdown. I'm trying to stay calm and detached until I see the words "Lockout over."

Edit: What Bob said.

[sharks9]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
3 things to remember: 1. Until whole deal is done, none of it is done. 2. I'm cautiously, VERY cautiously, optimistic. 3. Re-read No. 1.

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/s...77434818621440

[IslesRock4]

Originally Posted by crump

So what do we know?

• The NHL is meeting the PA in their hotel on the request of the arbitrator.
• A couple of cryptic tweets from ex players(probably from a hunting cabin some where on a Saturday afternoon)
• Someone said there has been some movement.

I don't get the optimism.

"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - Winston Churchill

[Martyros]

Originally Posted by Shoalzie

To respond to a previous post...Fehr is in the room?

There's ALWAYS Fehr in the room.

[Thepainter]

Originally Posted by Crows

Down we go again
@GlobeKPD: Agent: "Ways to go. League leaking info to up pressure on players."

https://twitter.com/globekpd/status/287677410806218752

Awesome.

[rdawg1234]

Originally Posted by crump

So what do we know?

• The NHL is meeting the PA in their hotel on the request of the arbitrator.
• A couple of cryptic tweets from ex players(probably from a hunting cabin some where on a Saturday afternoon)
• Someone said there has been some movement.

I don't get the optimism.

some reporters said Significant movement actually.

Optimism is because EVERYONE is optimistic, players, reporters, all the leaks are optimistic.

Plus it's a good sign when even the tsn guys are saying you could see a deal within 24-48 hours.(they also mention it could fall apart however, but no evidence of this yet.)

[Bum]

The "insiders" have been fairly quiet. I guess Lebrun is in the middle of his 44th piece of sushi.