Do we have a CBA strife thread yet?

[forty_three]

Obviously, with Crosby in room it creates a interesting dynamic. [/I]

Why?

 

[PhillyPhaithful48]

Why?

:bj:

 

[mattola]

:bj:

both

and

 

[dash]

Here's a sample from the twitterverse:

@JSportsnet: Have been told that its unsure if the Players and Owners will meet again tonight.

@JSportsnet: But don't read negative into the fact they may not meet tonight. The Vibe is positive.

@Real_ESPNLeBrun: also told that Pens owner Ron Burkle made his presence felt in the meeting so far today. I think the players are receptive to him...

@ChrisBottaNHL: Text from player source: "You were wrong. Wasn't a waste. Will know more by Thursday. Good meeting. I'm optimistic.""

@JoshRimerHockey: Told by NHL Player that they were very happy that Ron Burkle was a part of the process today. Nice to finally hear some positive vibes.

@KatieStrangESPN: #CBA General sense at the moment is one of cautious optimism. First time in quite awhile for that...

So, all we needed to do was to remove Bettman from the process?!? Hell, I've been saying that for 18 years

 

[PhillyPhaithful48]

God damnit. This is the last time I will get my hopes up. Ih nothing comes of this then PLEASE cancel the season...

 

[mattola]

still think they will turn it all to negative. I wonder if Jacobs has even talked yet

 

[sbb122]

still think they will turn it all to negative. I wonder if Jacobs has even talked yet

I hope George Parros knocked that old fuckers teeth down his throat.

 

[dash]

I hope George Parros knocked that old fuckers teeth down his throat.

* 4

/That was beautiful, sbb

 

[evolver115]

Burkle is a savvy businessman. Having said that, I fail to see how he alone will change anything amongst the other ownership in the league.

 

[puckhead]

media is going nuts

zomg! Don Fehr is on the phone!
(pizza for everyone)

 

[dash]

@DownGoesBrown: "Wait, what do you mean 'progress?' This was supposed to be a PR stunt! A PR STUUUNNNT!!!!" - Gary Bettman, as he's dragged away by goblins.

 

[dash]

#NHL owners have returned; accompanied by Bettman, Bob Batterman, Shanahan.

/Geez, should have recruited more goblins...

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

#NHL owners have returned; accompanied by Bettman, Bob Batterman, Shanahan.

/Geez, should have recruited more goblins...

Please keep Jacobs away, FAR AWAY!!

 

[mattola]

i hate the sheep of the internet. twitter is all abuzz with a bettman press conference tomorrow which everyone is thinking the lockout is over.

 

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i hate the sheep of the internet. twitter is all abuzz with a bettman press conference tomorrow which everyone is thinking the lockout is over.

That presser is the already pre-planned BOG meeting press conference.

 

[evolver115]

Article by Rossi from the Pgh Trib is worth a read

Crosby, Penguins owners push to save NHL season | TribLIVE

 

[dash]

This is pretty good...

 

[davnlaguna]

Bettman is a genius GENIUS I tell you.
He knew the players distrusted him and he knew Donald was dragging his feet. Gary says I leave the room and keep Fehr#1 out of there too and get the owners to say what I was hinting at all this time and blam-O things get done



Of course if all this blows up tomorrow I will say let us do our job

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

This is pretty good...

No money just IHOP gift cards right?

 

[esls79]

Since Penner turned in his PA card for a SAG card, does that make him a scab when the NHL starts up again?