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...When the NHL last week became the first major North American sports league to cancel a season owing to a labor disagreement, people reacted with the same surprise they had when Max Schmelling died a few weeks ago: Hockey is still alive? Complaining about hockey being canceled is like trying to throw a party for the last episode of NYPD Blue. ESPN doubled its ratings by replacing the cancelled NHL games with a Michael Madsen drama about poker called Tilt. They could have matched NHL ratings with a Steve Buscemi musical about shuffleboard...
...Being a hockey fan was my way of seeming special. So I hope when the NHL comes back, probably not until 2007, it doesn?t try to revamp itself for the masses. There are lots of suggestions: making the goals bigger or the goalie pads smaller; getting rid of the red line; eliminating fighting; having monkeys drive Zambonis; putting strippers in the penalty box. Some of those ideas might be mine...
...getting a good night's sleep, but you never mentioned prayer. All cultures and religions recognize the powers of prayer and faith, especially in crisis situations. Prayer before bedtime can take away all fears of earthquakes, tsunamis and other dangers. Eric Nwabueze Anene Aguata, Nigeria No Tears for the NHL Your report on the national hockey League (NHL) lockout [Jan. 24] that put the season on hold stated it has been "devastating for the more than 730 players left jobless." You cannot be serious! Don't expect anyone to feel sorry for these overpaid, greedy, arrogant athletes. Most of them...
...Number of NHL games already missed this hockey season when players and owners gave up negotiating last week...
...Number of players who have moved overseas to play in European leagues so far, more than half the NHL roster...