Darren Dreger - seemingly the only Canadian media member who has actually reported on something other than the Phoenix Coyotes or the Canadian Olympic Team - is all over a change that may seem small at first, but has league-wide implications: the ouster of Paul Kelly as NHLPA Executive Director.
As I tend not to be an alarmist, I won't be predicting gloom, doom, and lockouts at this point, but I will admit it has me worried. Kelly, from all appearances, was different than his predecessor Bob Goodenow in his approach - more willing to work with the league as opposed to turning any contact between the two into a pitched battle.
Ken Campbell of The Hockey News has more thoughts on this, and certainly has a better idea of the individuals involved in this latest shuffle in NHLPA leadership. Seeing Eric Lindros' name prominently displayed certainly gives me pause, and though I have no insight into what happened, Lindros' history of occasionally butting heads with those he perceives as not working strictly in his interests creates some apprehension in me.
Hopefully, this is all pointless hand-wringing on my part, and the NHLPA finally gets their house in order and the negotiations regarding the next CBA can work without either party calling for a stoppage.
Short Shifts
A new feature in which DH chimes in briefly on any issues of the day.
The Pheonix Coyotes? I don't see them moving. Basille is too disliked by the league, and the solution that several have pointed out seems like a sure-fired way for the league to get what it wants - the NHL buys the team, then sells to Reinsdorf.
Will the Caps make a move? Dunno, but if so, I'm guessing they package a young defenseman not named Green, Alzner, Carlson, or Schultz and add a pick to it. I'd prefer the target to be a veteran two-way presence, which seems to be the consensus amongst observers fans as to what the Caps could use to strengthen the squad.
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