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I think it's only an advantage if you have a good hockey team. One that made it into the playoffs and at least went a couple rounds. Promises only go so far.

So... Ice Girls?

I've sworn off buying any Sabres merch until 1) Next season 2) I can buy a Stanley Cup Finals t-shirt whichever comes first.

Okay Sabres just posted they'll have 50% Sabres stuff at the Sabres Store with extended hours during training camp up and through the first home game. Sorry not online. that's suck for out of towners. That's it Ted?

Kids these days. Always wantin' sumtin' fo nuttin'.

Guesses as to what the Sabres will do? Penguins put this up on their site today: NHL-wise I think they should have a fan give out the Cup this year instead of Bettman.

Congrats on your hmmmm'r of the season!

Yup. http://sports.nationalpost.com/2013/01/10/nfl-star-junior-seau-had-brain-disease-when-he-committed-suicide/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

I think he's more into painting his eggs and claiming to be the Easter Bunny.

They kept him on the NHL roster so they didn't have to pay him. I doubt they play him at all. If they did and he gets hurt they'll have to pay him. Buried now, buyout in summer.

Ruff talked to patrick who talked to Peters. gave him some drills and stuff he wanted the guys to work on. He's not employed by the Sabres other than his Hockey Hotline gig.

You're already decertifiable!

I don't think Redden plays this year and gets bought out over the summer.

Figuratively. We all need to move on.

Anaheim at Vancouver Blue Jackets at Nashville

http://youtu.be/u8D4yVtigeE So locking this thread when the season begins.

Sorry man.

To be truthful, we're all tired off figuring all this crap out. Most in the community just want the final CBA and get going. Let's play some HOCKEY!!!!!

#1 just current players to my knowledge #2 I don't know yet.

The only thing Bettman said is that they're thinking of something but won't say anything until after the CBA is ratified.

Bettman says the schedule will be released simultaneously with the CBA being ratified.

Ain't crap when you're use to millions. A big win for the players though.

http://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/21292-around-the-nhl-2013/page__st__640#entry428783

Some of this may have been mentioned before but here goes: HGH doping tests will start for the 2013-14 season. They can be done at traiining camp and anytime during the season. All players on veteran contracts get their own room on the road. Days off: must get 4 per month and day before and day after Christmas Day off. A neutral arbitrator will handle appeals of any suspension if 6 or more games. (use to be Bettman) Pension fund: If player has 10 or more years in the league they'll get $200,000/year starting at age 62. Pro-rata basis for players with less than 10 years. Revenue sharing increases from 4.5% of revenue to 6.1%. The teams with the most revenue will contribute 50% to the pool. Large market teams like Islanders will now get revenue sharing. A Committee has been set up to monitor the money, 4 people from NHL and 3 from NHLPA. And a weird one: The NHL will pay the fee players pay the State when they play in Nashville ($2,500 per game)