Formerly Allan in MD

Enlightening! I always wondered what the expression "Great Scott" meant.

What we really need is a drive thru brothel.

Sign him.

How are the Falcons 14 million over the cap?

I love the way Sanz can never keep a straight face when he does bits such as this.

The Washington Post is reporting that Laverneous Coles has requested his release from the Redskins, who appear inclined to grant it. Whoever wants a 90 reception receiver will probably have to pay big time to get him

Why is Hunter so far down the list, based on the numbers he's been putting up? He's close to the top of the scoring heap.

So you tag him as an OT and move him after the fact. Is the league going to say a team has no right to play its own players where the team determines it needs them most? What if an injury in camp or during the season makes a move a necessity. If the league can do this, is there any precedence?

Someone is obviously holding Goodenow's feet to the ice. He should be concerned about his job. If there is a season, anything can happen, including the Sabres really tearing it up. The four total studs they have in Rochester (Miller, Roy, Vanek, Pominville) should be given every chance to be top shelf Sabres. My big concern is that Lindy Ruff will screw things up, as he is prone to do, and sit these guys, especially the red-hot Miller, because they "have not been regulars in the past and we must be fair to our core players." Keep 'em crossed.

Goodenow has perhaps caught enough flak that he is fearing for his job. He should be. So perhaps anything is possible.

The Rangers and Rockies, among others, are way over.

Got to believe that once this all sinks in, many players will, perhaps even publicly, begin questioning where, and how, Goodenow has represented them. This will especially be true if the owners attempt to go with replacement players next season. History has proven that pro players quickly get the message when owners decide to go that route.

Not sure. But Flutie remaining in SD could certainly be a plus for the Bills, in this context.

Who wants to bet that when it's all settled, the new NHL labor agreement will turn out to be a compromise number half-way between the two currently offerred cap figures. This, of course, could have been settled in this fashion months ago. However, Goodenow decided to play brinksmanship. The pied piper led his entire union off a cliff. They deserve to land really hard.

Either Brees or Rivers will likely be traded, cap hit notwithstanding. The back-ups value will diminish the longer he sits on the bench. Right now, SD will be able to get a number one (and possibly more) for either one of them. This could certainly impact on who the Bills are able to bring in, since there will be one less team looking for a back-up, unless SD winds up going after the same guys the Bills are seeking for back-up purposes. Of course, if Brees goes, SD will likely be looking for someone with experience, as the Bills will be. It'll be interesting.

Come on. The Amerks talent isn't their talent, it's the Sabres talent on loan. Top minor league teams, and their fans, should never feel too comfortable about maintaining their top producers. That's a pipe dream, as most of us know. Also, every other AHL team would lose some of their top players in the same fashion as the Amerks if there was a settlement.

I have continually supported the owners in this mess. However, Bettman, as their representative, should have split the difference. The players caved plenty, Bettman could have saved the season, it appears.

Do you want someone who doesn't think he's capable of starting?

You guys don't really want Garcia. You just want him to bring his extra baggage, and there"s a lot there (take it as you wish).

Gannon's best years are really behind him. Fiedler, I believe, is still relatively young compared to Gannon. I can't see Garcia satisfied in a back-up role, whereas I can with Fiedler.

What are the chances Fiedler will be released? He appears to have worn out his welcome in Miami, but can be productive. He could be the type of QB the Bills are looking for, with Bledsoe departing.

The bottom line is that the owners have every right to cap salaries. Where else but in certain pro sports do owners of businesses not say "this is how much we pay for your services; this is our salary range." Businessmen do not say "if you do your job well, you can expect to be paid whatever you think you are worth." 99.9% of businesses would fail if they did not have and maintain salary schedules/limits. The players are correct about being in a unique industry. But hockey is still a business and ownership has every right to set guidelines and limits for employment. Most owners of NHL franchises are saving money during this fiasco, as operating costs, for most owners, have far exceeded revenues. Pushing this, by far, have been the ridiculous salaries teams have to pay to stay competitive. Fans should understand that it is to their benefit to have a cap in place, to have salaries come down, and have ticket prices come down as well. If the latter doesn't happen once fiscal responsibility has been hammered into place, they should all be damned.

Yeah, jail will really help this poor SOB.

The sooner you make the move the better. I always gave Drew the benefit of a doubt, until this past season. Now I guess I'm on the bandwagon. Drew is too much of a liability to keep around. Let the kid play and develop. In a perfect world, Drew could succeed. With a perfect OL, Drew would likely succeed. Hoping for perfection, however, is a pipe dream. Another year of Bledsoe could be a nightmare.

Moss is prime Raideer material.