Scott Burnside always produces thoughtful pieces, but this column does nothing more than reiterate what other writers and pundits have been saying time and time again over the past four months:
In the wake of a freshly minted labor agreement, one that in the end didn't cost an entire season but did cost almost half the 2012-13 season, the Winter Classic in Detroit and the All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio, not to mention a healthy dollop of credibility on both sides of the fence, no one knows just how significantly the game has been damaged.
One long-time executive with a collection of personal and team awards under his belt suggested recently it would be "a battle" to bring the fans back.
Too many hockey writers have let their emotions get in the way of common sense during the labor dispute, and Burnside is no different. He thinks the lockout has damaged the game. He believes Gary Bettman and the players need to kiss and make up with the fans. He suggests...
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