from David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail,
As one governor put it, the only reason to feel even a slight sense of optimism is the fact they are talking again. The vast difference between the league and the union remains....
There was some excitement on Saturday after the Philadelphia Daily News reported Philadelphia Flyers chairman Ed Snider was unhappy with Bettman and Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs, the chairman of the NHL board of governors. The story said Snider, one of the most powerful owners in the league, was trying to rally enough support among the other owners to push Bettman toward a deal.
However, Snider issued a statement saying the story was “absolutely erroneous.” He said he remains a “solid supporter” of Bettman.
Snider is not considered a hardliner by his fellow governors, as the lockout is costing him on two fronts. The Flyers are owned by Comcast, which also owns the NBC television network. NBC was looking forward to kicking off its new $200-mil...
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I am boarding a plane for Florida so I will be brief. (Unless the wifi works on this flight)
Just a clarification here. Ed Snider is definitely one of the powers players in this lockout. His connections run deep with the NHL and Comcast/NBC. He wants to play hockey. No question. He has many progressive ideas...no question.
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