"NHL to go Extreme"

So, supposedly the NHL should make public their new CBA next week. A few weeks later than their intended Mid June deadline.

In case you didn't notice the a hockey player made national news since the first time someone almost killed someone on the ice. This time it was Jemery Roenick, who was seemingly disgruntled over his player's union not accepting a better offer back in the winter.

Gary Bettman kicked the union's ass. They are accepting an offer (supposedly) with a far lower salary cap than the one offered that almost resulted in a short season. JR mispoke when he said fans should understand that they are doing everything to improve the game. Well, not really. The fact that they didn't accept the owners offer which resulted in a lockout had nothing to do with improving the game at all. Just improving the player's wallets.

Under the new CBA there will be far less money to go around. But, don't worry every single player in the entire league will make far more in a year than most people make in 5 or more. JR also added that the fans who think the players are spoiled should kiss his ass.

Actually, since the NHL robbed us of a season and has been giving the middle finger to their loyal fans for almost a decade perhaps they should be kissing our asses. JR has tried to get out of hot water the days that followed it. Don't let him fool you, it was always about money. Most the players were perfectly willing to sit out an entire season. It wasn't untill they noticed no one in the world cared.

Anyway, when the game comes back they will make it more "extreme" and "in your face." The owners want to "take it to the max" with new rules that will drastically change the game. The NHL clearly could care less what their actual real loyal fans want.

The new rules will eliminate the red line for two line passes, making their purpose only for icing. Which should increase scoring with players cherry picking. Icing itself will be no touch like they play over seas. Which I always hated. This is so the players don't get boo-boos when they run into each other trying to wave off the icing.

They will also shrink goalie equipment.

However, the most drastic move it to eliminate all ties. The game till still go into a 4 on 4 OT like we are used to. Than at some point (not sure when) it will morph into a 3 on 3. Than if no one still scores they take it to the max and have a shootout. I am sure they will play loud club music and make it really EXTREME.

The standings will have shootout wins and losses instead of ties. Any goals registered during shootouts will not count at for the players scoring. However, its true the game will never be the same.

In addition supposedly, lots of different companies are going to produce team jerseys. The rumor is that many of the Jerseys will be more extreme and neon colored.

When I heard shootouts were likely to be offically added. I said to my father that I had watched my last hockey game. The game I loved is offically dead. Perhaps, that was a knee jerk reaction and I should give it a chance.

What does everyone think of the new rules?

"Almost Legal"

Ever check out a hot actress and think to yourself...should I be checking her out? Is she even legal? Well here is a list and some one with more internet skills and time on their hands was nice enough to put countdowns for many of the girls out there.


Oh its pretty wrong, but its funny.

"Lame Office"

The box office sales at the movies are pretty miserable. They are saying the lowest since 1985. Anyone have any theories on this? One of mine which I haven't seen yet is the actual price of movie tickets. I mean for two people its pretty close to $20 at night without even eating anything.


Or is it simply the movies out just suck that bad? Any theories loyal readers?