Lockout

[tfrizz]

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/ ... 0741246976

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC
NHL sends memo to clubs indicating no camps before Saturday (and may not open until Monday), 48-game season to begin Jan. 19

[Gaucho]

Justin Bieber ‏@justinbieber
HOCKEY IS BACK!!
Retweetet by james neal

[Gaucho]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Just a low rumble for now, but there are whispers KHL teams may be offering "inducements" to get RUS stars to stay and not return to NHL.

In last 24 hours, multiple sources told me NHL teams would do well to have roll call because it's possible a RUS player or two may not show.

Two things to keep in mind: 1. Many RUS stars publicly stated earlier this season they might stay the entire the year in the KHL.

2. NHL-KHL have post-Radulov pact to honor contracts. That said, been suggested to me this entire issue could heat up again. We'll see.




Meh, not worried.

[Troy Loney]

As long as Malkin comes back, the rest can stay for all I care.

[shmenguin]

Ick. I expect better from McKenzie than trying to rile people up with non stories.

[Troy Loney]

Maybe he thinks it's a story that Radulov isn't coming back.

[Factorial]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Just a low rumble for now, but there are whispers KHL teams may be offering "inducements" to get RUS stars to stay and not return to NHL.

In last 24 hours, multiple sources told me NHL teams would do well to have roll call because it's possible a RUS player or two may not show.

Two things to keep in mind: 1. Many RUS stars publicly stated earlier this season they might stay the entire the year in the KHL.

2. NHL-KHL have post-Radulov pact to honor contracts. That said, been suggested to me this entire issue could heat up again. We'll see.




Meh, not worried.

[no name]

As long as Malkin comes back, the rest can stay for all I care.

Amen! Now the KHL was only honoring 65% of their NHL salary, does this mean they will pick up the rest of the tab?? Also with the new restrictions on salary in the NHL is it possible the KHL can beat the NHLs top dollar?? Just something to think about.

[ExPatriatePen]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Just a low rumble for now, but there are whispers KHL teams may be offering "inducements" to get RUS stars to stay and not return to NHL.

In last 24 hours, multiple sources told me NHL teams would do well to have roll call because it's possible a RUS player or two may not show.

Two things to keep in mind: 1. Many RUS stars publicly stated earlier this season they might stay the entire the year in the KHL.

2. NHL-KHL have post-Radulov pact to honor contracts. That said, been suggested to me this entire issue could heat up again. We'll see.




Meh, not worried.

Dude, I love ya, but a picture from the 1972 Olympic hostage taking? That was my first exposure to terrorism (as a 16 year old watching the Olympics). It still makes me sick to my stomach.

[Tico Rick]

Justin Bieber ‏@justinbieber
HOCKEY IS BACK!!
Retweetet by james neal

Wait... James Neal follows Justin Bieber on Twitter?

[Factorial]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Just a low rumble for now, but there are whispers KHL teams may be offering "inducements" to get RUS stars to stay and not return to NHL.

In last 24 hours, multiple sources told me NHL teams would do well to have roll call because it's possible a RUS player or two may not show.

Two things to keep in mind: 1. Many RUS stars publicly stated earlier this season they might stay the entire the year in the KHL.

2. NHL-KHL have post-Radulov pact to honor contracts. That said, been suggested to me this entire issue could heat up again. We'll see.




Meh, not worried.

Dude, I love ya, but a picture from the 1972 Olympic hostage taking? That was my first exposure to terrorism (as a 16 year old watching the Olympics). It still makes me sick to my stomach.

It's a reference to Malkin's Russian coach calling his exit the Pens "pure sports terrorism".

[ExPatriatePen]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Just a low rumble for now, but there are whispers KHL teams may be offering "inducements" to get RUS stars to stay and not return to NHL.

In last 24 hours, multiple sources told me NHL teams would do well to have roll call because it's possible a RUS player or two may not show.

Two things to keep in mind: 1. Many RUS stars publicly stated earlier this season they might stay the entire the year in the KHL.

2. NHL-KHL have post-Radulov pact to honor contracts. That said, been suggested to me this entire issue could heat up again. We'll see.




Meh, not worried.

Spoiler:

Dude, I love ya, but a picture from the 1972 Olympic hostage taking? That was my first exposure to terrorism (as a 16 year old watching the Olympics). It still makes me sick to my stomach.

It's a reference to Malkin's Russian coach calling his exit the Pens "pure sports terrorism".

No, I get it, and I'm not so much "taking you to task", it's just one of those images that just transports me back to a moment in my life where I "lost my innocence" you know?

[Gaucho]

You mean there were several?

pop

[mikey287]

It was suggested to me that Malkin and Gonchar (NPR) were the first to leave actually...let's hope that was on point...

[Troy Loney]

It was suggested to me that Malkin and Gonchar (NPR) were the first to leave actually...let's hope that was on point...

Based on Malkin sneaking out of the country back in the day.....I'm pretty sure he's not that intrested to stay in the KHL.

[ExPatriatePen]

You mean there were several?

pop

You have no idea

[newarenanow]

As long as Malkin comes back, the rest can stay for all I care.

That's all I care about.

[pittsports87]

David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod
As I mentioned last night, Malkin is returning to Pittsburgh today, Voracek is flying to Philly Tuesday, Ovechkin should be in DC Tue/Wed

[Gaucho]

Dejan Kovacevic ‏@Dejan_Kovacevic
Have to appreciate blunt honesty of #Pens front office in opening of just-released statement: http://pens.pe/TX47cV It’s why fans trust them.

tbh, I don't see the "blunt honesty". Standard PR talk. Yeah, they apologized, but what the hell else are they supposed to do?

[Gaucho]

David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod
As I mentioned last night, Malkin is returning to Pittsburgh today, Voracek is flying to Philly Tuesday, Ovechkin should be in DC Tue/Wed

What about Tanger? Can we trust him to board a plane for the correct destination? I hear he's barely able to tie his laces on his own.

[the wicked child]

tbh, I don't see the "blunt honesty". Standard PR talk. Yeah, they apologized, but what the hell else are they supposed to do?

Damned if you do, damned if you don't. We'll see the same kind of statements probably all around... and everyone will roll their eyes. But if they don't say anything, then people will criticize them for that.

Whatever... at this point, I'm ready for hockey. Let's hope the Pens are as well.

[Gaucho]

tbh, I don't see the "blunt honesty". Standard PR talk. Yeah, they apologized, but what the hell else are they supposed to do?

Damned if you do, damned if you don't. We'll see the same kind of statements probably all around.

Sure, that's sort of my point. I'm not rolling my eyes at all, but at the same time I'm also not so moved that they well up with tears or anything,

[Idoit40fans]

They should jsut come back, opening night announce "yeah, that sucked, lets play", and get things going.

EDIT: Actually put that on the ice "that sucked, lets play".

[Gaucho]

like

[canaan]

We offer our apology. There is nothing we can say to explain or excuse what has happened over the past four months.

this is a little more aggressive than your standard PR talk. Is it PR? sure. is it a lot or humanistic than the norm? yessir.