January 2nd is just around the corner and that means we will finally get a decision on what will happen with the 2012-13 NHL season. Today marks the 103rd day of the lockout, which has cancelled over 600 games total and half of the Flyers season.
Two weeks ago we were apparently at the finish line, but once again that was a complete lie. Donald Fehr has told the players they are going to wait and see if the NHL is bluffing with their deal which is expected to be their final offer on the table. I don't see how Fehr keeps his job if the season is dropped. Frankly,I don't see Bettman making it to his 21st year as the commissioner.
It has been two weeks since the NHL and NHLPA have had face to face talks and reported to the media. However, according to many sources they may be having secret meetings which could be a good thing. They don't want the media to be a part of the final stages reporting false information, which has been the case for the past three months.
January 2nd will be a day that has fans attached to their Twitters and NHL.com. If the NHLPA files a disclaimer of interest, just like 2004, there will be no season. However, if they do not file the disclaimer, they will agree to start negotiating again and January 10th will likely be the drop dead date for the season to be axed.
I believe the fans who have suffered immensely will get to watch some intense hockey games that could have playoff implications starting January 20th. This would be when the season starts and 48 all conference games will be played. On January 2nd, if the NHLPA is smart they will not file the disclaimer and they will negotiate until a deal gets done. They have already lost millions of dollars so you have to think they don't want to lose a penny more. Right? More to come in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for reading!
-Jimmy "the Fish" Forte (Beat reporter for the Sports Goombahs)
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