‘Gaustad revealed that what we’ve heard the past day about what’s wrong with the plan is true, “The biggest issues were the playoff format and the travel. I think it has to be fair for everybody especially in the playoff situation. I think you guys would agree that teams play an entire season for a shot at the playoffs and for one conference to be harder to make the playoffs than another just didn’t sit well with the players.”’
Sabres player rep agrees with NHLPA stance
Source: WGR-AM