Too much reading. The owners don't really want to give and inch and their proposals are really low on concessions and high on still benefiting them vastly more than the guys that make them their money. Too bad Stern isn't impartial, as a strong commissioner might be able to get more flex from both sides. Right now Stern is an obvious tool...
...of the owners that is. It was real tempting just to leave that out there as is. He's not really pushing for the players in any way. The give and take really isn't there outside of the owners saying GIVE us more and you TAKE less. I'm also confused about the notion that was floated last week that there were only a few owners holding out regarding various aspects. Screw that minority in this case and make that small group adapt to the majority. If there's a lockout that effects the season I'm out until **** is squared and I'll even have to think about coming back once the ship is righted. I just want to enjoy the game and these folks only care about maximizing profits to the point of damaging the product. Fuck all these guys.