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! :(