Well, the time has come. The NHL owners have locked out the players. We all have been hoping that this time would not come, but it is upon us. What really makes me angry when it comes to this lockout is that the NHLPA and the NHL consistently say that it is all about the fans. Well, let me break some bad news on you: IT IS NOT ABOUT US!!! That is right! This whole lockout is about the one and only thing that matters in this world: the almighty dollar. Many people blame the owners for being so selfish in wanting to give pay cuts to the players in a time of prosperity for the NHL. In fact, the NHL is more popular now than it ever has been. But what people fail to realize is that both sides are to blame. The players are demanding too much from their owners while the owners are demanding too much from their players. This all needs to stop before it is too late. Winter already goes slow enough! Taking away hockey, well, time will stand still!
Well there is little other news, other than the NHL releasing the top 10 greatest play makers in NHL history. While we all saw Wayne Gretzky coming in first place, a shocking upset as Bobby Orr and Adam Oates place 2nd and 3rd respectively. Next is Mario Lemieux at 4th and Sidney Crosby at 5th. Not bad to have two Penguins in the top 5.]
Finally, we go to international hockey news, where the KHL (Russian Hockey League) hosted an outdoor hockey game inside of a 2000 year old Gladiator arena. Yes, an ancient Roman Gladiator arena. Tickets were priced at about 500,000 euro. Below are pictures of the ice surface.
Check back later this week for an update. Until then, hopefully some greedy people can get their act together and end this lockout!
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