Everyone seemed to know what was coming when the NHLPA made Fehr, a veteran sports labor boss, an advisor during the 2009 season. But with a deal signed and games underway, his hockey legacy deserves a chapter of its own.
Just in time for Groundhog Day, the NHL will have its 2012 season after all. The ink of the new CBA hasn't dried just yet, but the major concessions have been made public. How will they affect Pittsburgh?
One of the narratives giving hope to NHL fans and players during CBA talks is that the NHLPA can exploit competing interests among the league's rich and poor owners. However, even the league's small-markets will benefit from a work stoppage.
