Over at USA Today, several NHL fans were contacted for their thoughts on the NHL lockout currently in progress. During an obviously frustrating, getting a chance to vent can be a form of catharsis for all NHL fans.
Here's New York Rangers fan Charlie Vidal, 22, and his thoughts:
..."Don't they learn from history? Everyone's greed is what prevented them from playing and operating before. They know the fans come first, but truth is, they only care about themselves."...
Charlie, you're more right than you even know.
On a lighter note, you know you have it as a malcontent with fans when a 16-year old is laying the smackdown on you.Philadelphia Flyers fan Mark Kremer, 16
..."No wonder Bettman gets boos every time he steps on the ice in an NHL venue; he's made 'NHL labor dispute' as inevitable as death and taxes."...
Might be the smartest Flyers fan I've ever had the pleasure of reading about.
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