Neutral Zone Wrap: Going Negative

The NHL, the NHLPA, and you. Sounds like a match made in marketing heaven. But with all the rhetoric and nonsense happening between the two bargaining parties, the fans feel helpless. You know the outlook appears muddled when neither side can consistently arrange a time or place to meet and negotiate, and then when they do get together, it's obviously forced. How much more do we have to endure before we ultimately give up and jump ship to another sport? Ever wanted to learn how cricket matches are scored or the finer points of competitive darts? Pull up a chair and let me tell you about...on second thought, never mind.

I know I said we shouldn't deal in negatives because the entire situation surrounding the lockout has been operating with the same mood. Well, to heck with that. This column needs filler and, to be honest, there's not a lot remaining to discuss fantasy-wise when there is a lack of product on the ice. So, to contrast last week's list of rookies set to make the

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