The whole thing pisses me off. I played for 27 years from a youngster (hey I'm from Canada right?) until my late 30's. I played in the WCHL in the mid 70's (Calgary Centennials system tier 1 Jr A) and afterwards in various senior and the Alberta Major Intermediate Leagues, so I'm no stranger to high level (if not Pro) hockey. Any of us would have given our left nut to be where these guys are, for nothing more than the chance to play. Sad reflection on what 'business' has done to what was once arguably the greatest game going. I look back fondly at the memories of the bus rides and the highs and lows of the game, the challenges and the hardships. I have two elbows and knees that are pretty much totally screwed, but it's all good, I played because I wanted to more than anything else; and I wouldn't change a minute of it if I had it to do again. Shame on the League, and the NHLPA. You disgrace my memories and ruined the love for a game I cherished.