Hey guys… good news… the NHL and NHLPA are going to meet on Friday. Wow… why not just meet today? Totally feels like both sides have a sense of urgency to get the new CBA completed so they can salvage the season… yeah… I thought you might notice my sarcasm. It’s hard to feel any sort of optimism when it’s clear both sides were ready for (and relishing the idea of) a lockout.
And back to the Edmonton front… the mayor of Edmonton responds to the Oilers owner taking a trip to Seattle with (paraphrasing) “good luck drawing fans”. Really? The Oilers are clearly in the driver’s seat here. IF this whole thing is legitimate the Oilers can move to Seattle (or Quebec City)… You would think that the city council would find a way to come up with 6 million (I know it’s not the money… it’s the principal of the issue)… I will guarantee you that any mayor of Edmonton can kiss their re-election good-bye if they lose the Oilers on their watch. The owner is a complete ass but unfortunately in this case he’s holding all the cards.
I’m going to be a bit busy to add my usual in-game descriptions for each of the games. I’ll just be giving you the scores tonight.
Buffalo Sabres 7 vs. Ottawa Senators 6
Nashville Predators 2 vs. St.Louis Blues 6
Pittsburgh Penguins 4 vs. Philadelphia Flyers 1
New York Rangers 2 vs. New York Islanders 1
Boston Bruins 8 vs. Montreal Canadiens 4
Winnipeg Jets 3 vs. Florida Panthers 1
San Jose Sharks 2 vs. Phoenix Coyotes 5
Calgary Flames 4 vs. Edmonton Oilers 1
Chicago Blackhawks 2 vs. Detroit Red Wings 6
Colorado Avalanche 4 vs. Vancouver Canucks 3
Carolina Hurricanes 7 vs. Washington Capitals 2
Anaheim Ducks 5 vs. Los Angeles Kings 2
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