Sled2300
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waffledave said:It's mostly Eklund bashing...
HaAs he said anything to defend what he has been writing?
waffledave said:It's mostly Eklund bashing...
Sled2300 said:Those of us behind firewalls would greatly aprreciate some transcripts.
kingsjohn said:I am in
<jratelle19> When will the season start?
<Eklund> The press knows where the meeting is...they announced it...and then they were told to back off...the press wants
<Eklund> hockey back
<Converse> 6,0EKLUND = BILL MELTZER?
<Eklund> next time...we will work this out better ...I apologize...
<Eklund> I am not Bill..funny
<Handtrick> Eklund...is the rollback still part of what you are hearing or not
<Eklund> the rollback will be included
Dr Love said:Absolutely nothing but people signing on and off. This guy really knows what he's doing:
<Eklund> Alright...I need a chat expert...someone e-mail me and tell me the best way to do this and we'll try again later...
My point is when he was up against it, he didn't know what to do. Doesn't woo me.Bruwinz37 said:Ohhhh big deal, he doesnt know how to be a chat moderater.....BIG DEAL!
I think he handled himself very professionally in light of how many people (no doubt from HF) acting like immature brats. It seems that the people who hate him are more obsessed with him than the people that enjoy him.
<Converse> 6,0Eklund, what do you say about your detractors?
<Eklund> My detractors...I don't blame them
<GregStack> How optimistic are you that there will be a season?
<Eklund> I am very optimistic
<Eklund> these guys need to get it done
<chunk1211> if they do come to an agreement, is it possible for goodenow to block or persuade the players to reject since you say that linden is going over his
head?
<Eklund> it is possible that goodenow could try...my sources say he will go along with it sign, and quit
<adurn> IF the lockout were to end, how many games would the regular season contain, and would the playoff format stay the same?
<Eklund> I don't know how many games...I'm guessing play-offs would be similar
<Canucks> 2,0Eklund, who in your opinion would be in a position to replace Goodenow as NHLPA Executive Director should he resign or be relieved? An internal
2,0figure such as Ian Pulver or someone from the outside?
<Guest1664> When do you feel this deal needs to be done before the season is no longer salvagable
<BengtGustafsson> how long until a season starts as many teams have next to no one under contract, like the Capitals
<Eklund> Alot of peopl like Mike Gartner...I bet the players will look for an ex player
<freq019> Does Gretzky have any interest in being commish?
<Guest1509> Eklunk, first of all thanks for your entertaining blog. I wondered if there is some dividal in the owners group concerning the direction of the new CBA
<Guest1447> it's remarkable how the talks have come along without bettman or goodenow involved
<Eklund> Gretzky would be awesome
<edbelfour20> if the NHL/PA are going "supposedly" to increase the salary ceiling cap, what are they going to do with the floor?
<Eklund> I don't know if he wants to
<Eklund> I know there is a big move to eliminate the floor...like my previous post on the blog...the lower player need to make money as well
<Eklund> I'm sorry I missed the owners divide
<Chinook> From what you can tell, Elkund, would you expect a deal to be finalized by the end of the month?
<Eklund> The owners are absolutely in two camps...but they are working together now...that is tenuous
<Eklund> yes I do
<bin-goodenow> ek, who has been the infuences on the players side to start this change in their stance?
<BlackArcher101> Eklund, if you are a reporter/writer, why is your sentence structure so bad? Are you currently looking for an editor for your blog?
<Eklund> believe it or not I think it is a ground swell form the lesser paid players..the guys who are on the bubble
<Eklund> funny Black
Go Flames Go said:Eklund is a fake, you all should understand hes just a kid that is taking you all in for a ride.
waffledave said:I think the fact that he is saying he doesn't know the season or playoff structure shows he'd fake...The NHL announced how a shortened season would work did they not?
When someone says "I guess" that comes across, to me, as someone who is, oh... guessing. How about a "based on what I have heard" or "I get the sense that"? Nothing of any detail. In addition, it seems he's getting phone calls or text messages from people on the inside during the negotiations. I find that hard to believe.Marshall said:"A lot of "I guess" or "I think" nothing that indicates to me he is in a position of any knowledge. He might be, but I see no reason to believe so."
Actually, that's the only thing that is redemtive, in my eyes. If he did know it all, then I would have a harder time believing him than I do now.
waffledave said:I think the fact that he is saying he doesn't know the season or playoff structure shows he'd fake...The NHL announced how a shortened season would work did they not?
<Guest1674> 4,0Eklund: Thanks for maintaining your blog during the lockout. Are the owners giving any signs of relenting on gate receipts-driven revenue sharing
4,0as far as you can tell? Thanks.
<Eklund> sorry I was away...I got a call
<Eklund> no pron]blem the fans deserve positive]
<Eklund> can't tell
<Eklund> my sources just informed me there might be a snag
<Guest1568> uh oh what is it?
<Eklund> forget that.....false alarm
<Guest1940> Has there been any discussion about the transition that high payroll teams will have to make to get below the ceiling?
<goosetavo> what did your source say that you thought might be a snag?
<Eklund> I don't think this distribution of players to other teams is going to happen...there might be some grandfathering...
<Eklund> He heard that there was a call to the NHL officethat got people buzzing....but it wasn't related to the talks...sorry!
<Eklund> I am IM'ing him while I'm doing this quite difficult
<Dudgee> is this thing on??? so who thinks Goodenow will quit or be canned?
<Eklund> I think Goodenow will leave for "personal reasons"
<Guest1819> new drop dead date?
<Guest1937> Who shot Kennedy?
<Eklund> There won't need to be a drop dead date..
<Eklund> Oswell acted alone
<Guest2020> do you think it will reach resolution (or at least a framework for resolution) at today's meeting
<Guest1940> Are they planning to have updates at the end of each day or will they be secretive until they actually have finished the deal?
<Eklund> I think it may already have...if you go by the level of secrecy surrounding today
<Guest1956> OSWELL DID ACT ALONE, IT WAS PROVEN ON THE HISTORY CHANNEL
<duckdad> Is it naive to think that the secondary meeting about rule changes is an indicator a deal is all but done and they need to make some quick decisions
about what, if any rule changes they will put into place?
<Eklund> I will try and find out some stuff today...I will be seeing my source tonight for dinner...
<Guest2255> it was oswald, not oswell.
<Guest2430> How much time does the league have to give to the arenas to let them know there is a season?
<Eklund> not it isn't naive to think that...this coaches meeting happened very suddenly
<Guest1994> What changes are to be expected with the entry draft and rookie salaries?
<Eklund> Onthe arenas....good question
<Guest2620> has the announcment out of Edmonton had any impact on todays meeting?
<Eklund> entry draft none...
<Eklund> no...just more posturing
<Eklund> the arenas...may havbe already suspended that 45 day rule...I just don't know...the season will start in less than 45 days I believe
<Guest3337> Please provide some sort of snippet of your legitimacy, like what job you held with the NHL teams you've said you worked for?
<Guest3082> Do you have any idea when the season will start or how many games there will be?
<Eklund> I interner with the Nords...worked in the NHL office for two years
<Guest448> 4,0Did you get fired?
<Eklund> no idea how manyh games
<Habs4Life> Hello
<Habs4Life> Eklund you the ex-philly player?
<Eklund> yes, I got fired for stealinbg stuff
<Guest3557> what do you expect to learn from your dinner with your 'source' tonight? and may i join you?
<Eklund> no I'm named after him
<Handtrick> 1] Is the rollback going to alleviate the need for any type of dispersal draft? 2] Is the franchise tag clause soley to get the Pronger's, etc. on board? 3]
Are you still hearing anything about lowering the free agent age to 27 or 28?
<Eklund> are you buying?
<Guest5624> where were the negotiations held today?
<Eklund> 1. no. 2. no..they want star players in big markets.yesw
<Guest2308> Any idea on how they'll deal with all the free agents to start this season?
<Eklund> negotiations are in a hotel...can't really say where..but alot of us are here.
<Eklund> The free agent question is a great question...especially for the Bruins
Exactly. He's not giving any substance what so ever. Hell, I was an intern for a MLB team in 2002 and I could have told you more about their near strike that year than this guy is saying.waffledave said:He'll say stuff like "Hmm good question" and never elaborate! What a hack!
Dr Love said:Am I the only one who thinks that he comes across as him knowing Meltzer (or being him)? Generally when you talk about someone you don't know, you don't call them by their first name only.