Noeller

and on that note: (Jeff Hamilton on Andrew Patterson's podcast today...)

someone mentioned earlier that TSN would step in at some point and bust some heads, and that is an interesting thought. The radio broadcasters, too, have money invested in this thing and don't want to see games (even pre season games) cancelled. So they'll have something to say. I'm still betting that this thing gets sorted by the end of the week, but I'd call the game vs Sask on Monday "unlikely" at this point...

An interesting take...

Vegas is Manitoba South. You know Kelly McCrimmon wants Trotzy and they'll have the highest bid. It's gonna come down to where he wants to be.

Oettinger deserved a better fate. Dallas was down too many skaters and just got run outta the rink. Home ice advantage will be everything in the next series so look for Calgary in 6 or 7.

I keep thinking that Ambrosie is creating the same kind of heat Bettman does, so maybe Ambrosie is actually a genius and doing his job really well...? Because we all despise Bettman but he is beloved by the NHL owners. Ambrosie is just the figurehead for Miller/Mitchell.

Some good info from Naylor...

Fwiw...

It's not that they think there's a huge amount of money.... Just more than the owners are willing to admit. Here's more from Bighill...

Suitors take. I'm not sure I agree with giving up on wanting transparency with the revenue sharing. Why shouldn't they want that?

Canadian broadcaster cheering for the Canadian teams....the **** you say....?!?!?

There isn't nearly enough detail in Ambrosie statement. Feels too much like spin without digging into those numbers.

Well ****..... Randy's statement...

I think there's a difference between can't afford and not willing to overpay... If push comes to shove and the season is on the line, they'll find a guy.