Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers-related news and notes…
- The NHLPA is expected to offer a counter proposal today: [SBNation.com]
- Don Fehr sent a letter to all players and agents Tuesday night showing the NHL’s proposal was not met with great enthusiasm: [TSN]
- James Mirtle with another fantastic post detailing why the players’ will not accept this deal, and the reason is simple – escrow: [The Globe and Mail]
- Travis breaks down the financial sticking points in a less nerdy way: [SBNation.com]
- Don’t celebrate the 50/50 proposal, but don’t give up yet either: [SBNation.com]
- I take a turn writing again, explaining why the 50/50 split is unacceptable and why a luxury tax is the way to go: [SB Nation Philly]
- The Flyers say they lost just 12 season ticket holders so far, so Dave Strehle and I were asked if we’re all just suckers: [SB Nation Philly]
- Using AHL Equivalencies from the last lockout, Eric asks what Zac Rinaldo will have to do to prove he can be a scorer: [NHLNumbers.com]
- AUTOPLAY OF DEATH talking with Justin Williams and Jody Shelley on the proposal finally being a legit starting point for negotiations: [CSNPhilly]
- Doc Emrick will call figure skating during the lockout: [Deadspin]
- The Edmonton City Council voted unanimously to end negotiations with Oilers owner Daryl Katz: [The Copper & Blue] [SBNation.com] [Puck Daddy]
