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Discouraged Crosby: 'It just doesn't make any sense'

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08:15 AM ET 12.14 | From overseas, Henrik Zetterberg said he believed the lockout negotiations to be at a "critical" stage, and, in Pittsburgh, frustration boiled over Thursday. The NHL and its players' association have not negotiated since talks in New York broke Dec. 6, and another round of separate two-day meetings with the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service proved futile this week. Hockey also is seemingly losing its staunchest supporters. "They didn't even have a face-to-face meeting," Penguins franchise player Sidney Crosby said Thursday. "It is discouraging. For me, it just doesn't make any sense. Why can't they get in the room and keep talking? I don't know what that mindset is or how that's going to help things progress."

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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December 14, 2012  08:47 AM ET

Uh oh. Sid's mad. You won't like him when he's mad...

December 14, 2012  08:49 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Uh oh. Sid's mad. You won't like him when he's mad...

What's he gonna do, shoot my dryer or washing machine to death?

I understand his frustration, not from his particular standpoint, but my own, if you want them to keep talking, both sides will have to concede ground until then, shut up.

December 14, 2012  08:49 AM ET

They are arguing over our money. They are all so greedy. Don't be one of Bettman's sheep

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Just-Drop-It/480181678699361

December 14, 2012  08:56 AM ET
QUOTE(#3):

They are arguing over our money. They are all so greedy. Don't be one of Bettman's sheep http://www.facebook.com/pages/Just-Drop-It/480181678699361

have you met Mr. Rex (KDF)?
i believe you two would have a fascinating conversation

December 14, 2012  09:13 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

have you met Mr. Rex (KDF)?i believe you two would have a fascinating conversation

Now that would be an excellent conversation, KDF talking to a bot - even if this is an actual person, do you really think they have an intelligent agenda?

A meeting of equal minds? one of life's many mysteries...

December 14, 2012  09:43 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

have you met Mr. Rex (KDF)?
i believe you two would have a fascinating conversation

I think B-Rex is more comfortable with monologues.

December 14, 2012  09:46 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

I think B-Rex is more comfortable with monologues.

he'd probably argue mindlessly there too!
"roses are red
violets are blue
I'm schizophrenic
and so am I

December 14, 2012  09:47 AM ET

Discouraged Crosby: 'It just doesn't make any sense'

You should've known that would happen as soon as you hired the Fehrer to represent you. Dumb asses!

December 14, 2012  09:48 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Uh oh. Sid's mad. You won't like him when he's mad...

..... he'll put you in a headlock .... or give you a bear hug.

December 14, 2012  10:21 AM ET
QUOTE(#9):

..... he'll put you in a headlock .... or give you a bear hug.

and possibly...if he's really po'd...a noogie. (like Bill Murray's Tad on the olde SNL)

December 14, 2012  10:22 AM ET
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and possibly...if he's really po'd...a noogie. (like Bill Murray's Tad on the olde SNL)

PM's hoping for a Purple Nurple.

December 14, 2012  10:34 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

I think B-Rex is more comfortable with monologues.

Dont forget to add in his childish name calling....

December 14, 2012  10:37 AM ET

Put a vote on it already...bet you 60-70% of the players would vote YES on the NHL's new CBA...the only ones crying would be the super stars....and believe you me there's more grinders out there than super stars.

December 14, 2012  11:05 AM ET
QUOTE(#11):

PM's hoping for a Purple Nurple.

and then a glas of "ma-tay-us"?

December 14, 2012  11:14 AM ET
QUOTE(#13):

Put a vote on it already...bet you 60-70% of the players would vote YES on the NHL's new CBA...the only ones crying would be the super stars....and believe you me there's more grinders out there than super stars.

The superstars aren't losing their money, they have it. They would be getting more upfront. No way the PA would approve this, which is why they haven't even requested the vote. It would completely eliminate the middle class (a rich one, but one none the less)
But you are right, they should put it to a vote. Ask the 30 owners what they think of the last PA's proposal.

December 14, 2012  11:16 AM ET

Good on Crosby.

December 14, 2012  11:31 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Uh oh. Sid's mad. You won't like him when he's mad...

I'd love to one day see Crosby actually square up with a guy and fight...jumping a guy on the draw is really cheap.

December 14, 2012  11:42 AM ET
QUOTE(#17):

I'd love to one day see Crosby actually square up with a guy and fight...jumping a guy on the draw is really cheap.

Bettman coming on HNIC and admitting the whole expansion thing was a mistake
DiPietro playing a full season

all equally possible.......NOT

December 14, 2012  11:57 AM ET
QUOTE(#15):

The superstars aren't losing their money, they have it. They would be getting more upfront. No way the PA would approve this, which is why they haven't even requested the vote. It would completely eliminate the middle class (a rich one, but one none the less)But you are right, they should put it to a vote. Ask the 30 owners what they think of the last PA's proposal.

It is much easier to get 30 guys to agree then it is to get 700 guys to agree. If a vote was taken the owners would be united the players on the other hand not so much.

 
December 14, 2012  12:34 PM ET
QUOTE(#19):

It is much easier to get 30 guys to agree then it is to get 700 guys to agree. If a vote was taken the owners would be united the players on the other hand not so much.

if it was "secret ballot"...I wouldn't be sure abiout the owners' "united front" if I were you

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