"The current CBA expires in 2012 & while the facts & circumstances may differ as between our league & the NFL.
The issues presented on this appeal are of central importance to the NHL and to all collective bargaining participants in the US".
This post was edited by Dan Cotton on 5/9/2011 at 7:25 PM
So the NHL agreement is getting ready to run out too. This is ridiculous. The Titans will survive a lockout but the Preds can't afford another work stoppage.
Why is the NHL supporting the NFL? The quick answer is precedent.
Not surprised in the least. The more surprising thing is that the NBA and MLB haven't followed suit (no pun intended!). Once some of the stuff the NFLPA's* lawyers came out with, my first thought was that all other professional sports leagues in the US would be bricking it. If De Smith and Co. resort to litigation and are successful, competitiveness in American sports is OVER.
NHL has filed an amicus brief in support of NFL with 8th Circuit