[Reg]

If they cannot play an entire season then they may as well scrap the whole thing. I can see how some see the regular season as pointless. I suppose they are just casual fans but to me, that is what makes the Stanley Cup so special. Some 100+ games from start to finish for the eventual winner.

If the leauge holidays until February and then settles with the players to jam in 40 game mini season (ala 1994) the Cup winner will not be the same in my eyes. I'd rather them all sit and sulk at home for the year and make it right for 2005/06.