Hockey NHL: Lockout by Jackie Daly September 26, 2012 As the last weeks of September come and go, we can take a look around and notice something is missing in the sports world, and I am not talking about the NFL referees (but yes, we are missing them too, greatly). But really, preseason NHL action should be under way, but has currently been halted due to the work stoppage underway, known to all as the NHL lockout. The NHL and the NHLPA have not had negotiation meetings since September 12, 2012, and you have to think, how is a new collective bargaining agreement going to be reached when the are no meetings to discuss the details. Every hockey fan is at a point where stress and worries are starting to come into play. To have a full, 82 game season, the 2012-2013 regular season is set to get underway October 11. We are rapidly coming up to the month of October, with no CBA guidelines set. Granted the players rely less on the preseason schedule as compared to other major league sports, but I mean, someone has got to give. The players have worries too of a lost season, hence the reason for some going to Europe to play, and if staying in NA, heading down to the minor leagues of the AHL and the ECHL seem to be the way to play the game. Another cause for worry, the Toronto Star reported Gary Bettman, NHL commissioner, already bringing up the possibility of a cancelled Winter Classic. This event has grown huge over the first few years of its’ existence, and a statement like that will cause chaos in a hockey fans’ mind. Let’s hope for improvements over the next couple weeks, fingers crossed. Post Views: 964 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Jackie Daly Jackie Daly has been with In The Zone since 2012. Her contributions have been mostly in NHL and special events coverage. Jackie has been a writer, video host, and podcast host with ITZ. She currently co-hosts Tea Time with Mel and Jay. Outside ITZ, Jackie works with MLS's New York City Football Club and the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Latest posts by Jackie Daly (see all) Tea Time with Mel and Jay Ep. 8: Review of Netflix’s “7 Yards” - April 9, 2021 Tea Time with Mel and Jay, Ep. 7: Review of Netflix’s Pole Dancing Documentary “Strip Down, Rise Up” - March 18, 2021 Jackie Daly chats with Sean Conley: Former NFL kicker and author of “The Point After” - February 23, 2021 Tea Time with Mel and Jay Ep. 6: Review of TIGER - February 16, 2021 Related Topics Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 More in Hockey Tim Peel is Discharged After Caught on Hot Mic Tim Peel was Discharged from the NHL After He was Caught on the Hot... NHL, Amazon Web Services Partner to Develop New Stats, Data, and Insights The National Hockey League (NHL) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in an... You Know I’m Right, Episode 81: ESPN’s Arda Ocal (Audio/Video) On the 81st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 80: MSG Network’s Bill Pidto (Audio/Video) On the 80th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... NHL : The West is Ready Sports Management Worldwide at the NHL Draft