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Originally Posted by Bingo
I side with the owners in this because I believe their numbers and think the last CBA ended with more loop holes and salary escalation then either side expected, but I can do so without thinking the players are evil knights in a battle to destroy the game of hockey.
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I realize that this isn't the topic of the thread but that sums up this whole lockout for me. I understand the players point of view that they feel they gave up a lot last time and feel the owners are always going to try and beat them down but the fact is that the last CBA worked out better for players than owners and I see way too many empty seats in most NHL arenas to sustain these massive 7-14 year contracts desperate GM's and owners are giving out. NHL is a gate driven league and when I see big markets like Denver, Dallas, Anaheim, New Jersey play to half empty buildings I don't see a healthy league going forward under the current CBA.