The Puck Stops Here

I'm back after about a week of real life interfering with my chances to blog. Unfortunately, the NHL doesn't come back nearly that quickly. It will be gone for at least one year - and possibly indefinitely. As many people know, there is a group of people who would like to see the Stanley Cup awarded without the NHL. They have their website here.

This started out as a lark. But one that might have some legal merit. Its not clear that the NHL really does own the Stanley Cup. Now, it is getting serious. A case has been filed in Ontario Superior Court to try to get the Stanley Cup awarded. Information can be found here.

Its not going to be easy to win a court case against ther NHL. The courts are designed so that the rich can often win by delaying and trying to bankrupt the poor. It should be interesting. The NHL and NHLPA don't seem to be too likely to come up with a negotiated agreement in the near future without some prodding from outside sources changing the current situation significantly. Under ther right circumstances, this could change the negotiaion situation significantly.

I would likely watch a Stanley Cup played between two non-NHL teams if I had the chance. Of course if I was watching the best two teams in the world, my interests would increase.