2nd Point - NHL Locked Out on Advertising

The recent announcement for an 8 Billion dollar contract 6-year extension should be a wakeup call to NHLPA about just how much money is out there to be had. The players are all businessmen, and as such, cannot fault an owner for trying to make money from his organization. The NHL television deal has NBC paying NHL NOTHING. They will simply split profit after NBC takes out cost of production. With no guaranteed revenue, and only gate and merchandise profits to claim, how can players insist on maintaining same salary levels they enjoy today? At this point, it doesn't matter that owners caused ship to start sinking, standing at either end of boat will not save this league. The players need to get back from Europe, force their Union to return to table, and negotiate a settlement. As stated in previous posts, players will lose money. Why make it worse?

3-Pointer : Pittsburg is Real Steel!

The win over New England surprised some, but critics figured Patriots were due for a loss. Then they beat Eagles with their starting running back on cheerleader duty. That was impressive. And so is Ben, Real Deal, Roethlisberger! The schedule will only become easier for Steelers after those huge games, which will do nothing but help Ben learn more about his team, and about himself. They may not win Super Bowl this year, but they are sure to make it there!