Idoit40fans wrote:I cannot properly express my confusion with regards to the nhl's reaction to the pa's proposal. Does anyone understand it? Respond sayin this cant work, this cant work, we can discuss this, this is something we can bend on, this cant work...why shut down talks at that point? Baffling and frustrating. I havent cared about the nhl for a couple months now but have been interested when negotiations are taking place. That is starting to fade. I have no idea what that means to me as a fan of the nhl.
I understand and agree with all of this - this entire post is pretty much exactly how I feel.
I do blame both sides however. I'm just on the sidelines - but it sounds like Fehr did a good job for his side, gaining more concessions - but played one hand too many, and the owners had enough. I don't really blame them for being livid - but to walk away now, doesn't make sense. The "it's our way, or the highway" attitude seems silly - especially since the NHL keeps coming back with better offers, after stating they made their "best offer"...
I really can’t believe we're we are right now with all of this mess. It's mind boggling to me, that both sides are this close to flushing the season down the toilet - and a bunch of fans along with it.
I've said it before - if we lose this season, I'll come back - but I'll be a different NHL fan, there's no question about it. Two labor stoppages this close together, just unbelievable.