Great Breakdown of NHL & NHLPA's stances
Check out Mike Heika's breakdown of the issues between the NHL & NHLPA.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/hockey/stars/stories/121804dnspoheikacol.33e71.html
What really stood out to me was the player's 24% salary cut - which seemed huge until you look @ the numbers. The benefit to the league dramatically falls within 3 years.
After reading this, I've come to the conclusion that there is NO WAY we're going to have hockey in 2005! :(