The NHL has locked out its players for the third time in two decades. This third lockout comes at the peak of the leagues popularity and profit margins. The negotiations at this time are at a standstill, with both the NHL and the NHLPA grabbing at two different ideals on how to move forward.
Obviously a neutral party needs to step up to moderate the negotiations for anything to move forward.
Economically this lockout is hurting entire cities, both Canadian and American. Arenas are losing 41+ events, forcing vendors, ushers, box office personnel, security guards, ice crews, and many more staff to unwanted nights off from work. Bars around local arenas are also hit, losing before and after crowds , as are other businesses such as: hotels, tourism boards, airports etc.
Bring Back Hockey.