During the negotiations that led to the 04 lockout, I was in a tiny, tiny town in south texas doing some work for a guy I met on an flight - updating his computer for his photography work.
I was in a crappy little hotel with absolutely nothing to do after work. I was MISERABLE! My only consolation was turning on ESPN and seeing EJ Hradek (I think that's who it was) telling me that the lockout has been settled. He described how the upcoming season would look, the terms of the agreement, etc.
THANK GOD!! I was so relieved.
Then the next day came the REAL news. The season is cancelled. I'm still pissed at ESPN to this day.
How fricken miserable!!!
That tease and withdraw was just a tiny bit of what the PHO fanbase has been put through the last 4 years. It's obscene.
I'm really sorry for you Bouw... I can't imagine what it feels like. I suspect that you'll get another year or two - maybe even five... take that time to look around and perhaps you'll connect with another team one day. But I wouldn't blame you if this whole scene sours you on the NHL for live.
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