My quick thoughts on the lockout.

Hey, folks I know it has been a while (almost a year), but I really just need to voice this. This lockout makes me absolutely sick. Watching these two sides, the NHL and NHLPA, argue over who should be richer drives me nuts. I take no sides in this fight. As far as I am concerned both sides are at fault in this lockout. How can they say they "care for the fans" and yet only met once every couple of weeks for ninety minutes and not agree on anything? Are you kidding?!

Anytime I see a tweet from a player with a hash-tag along the lines of "#united" or "#theplayers" I want to vomit. Anytime I see a post on Facebook from the NHL about "Who is the best defencemen in NHL history?" or, "Who is the best coach in the Northwest," I want to scream. I had to un-follow and stop liking the NHL and NHLPA on Twitter and Facebook because it angers me so much to see this utter bullshit. 

While it makes me mad that I probably will not watch any NHL hockey this season, the reality of this situation really hits home when you see teams like the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers are reducing hours and laying off workers workers as a repercussion of the lockout. These poor, innocent folks are the real losers in this fight, no matter who wins the "battle" between the owners and players, they are still rich, and well off. These men and women now have to find a way to support their families. 

I do not understand how these idiots can do this again. It was only seven years ago when the NHL locked out a season and is still recovering. How can a lot of these same owners and players play this same song and dance? I have no hope there will be a NHL season this year. As for any alternatives, if you are lucky enough to live near an AHL, ECHL, or CHL team, go support them. As for me, the Denver Cutthroats will be my team for this next season. The tickets are very cheap and because their games are played at the Denver Colosseum you are very close to the action. Support the minor hockey teams in your area and show the NHL that we are not doormats and will not stand for this.