Bravo.

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This time it feels like the talks will be a bit more genuine.  The two biggest factors in the negotiations, Goodenow and Bettman, won't be participating.  Nor will a large number of reps from the players or league sides as in the past.  Since both sides have such differing views to begin with, I'm not optimistic a deal will be reached.  However, I think this is the best chance that they will have to reach an agreement.  Props to Linden.  It's at least good to see that the NHLPA players' rep, symbolically the most important player in the negotiations, wants to see an agreement and has a genuine concern.  I've never gotten that feeling from Goodenow or Bettman. 

Having no NHL hockey is killing me this year.