[j. brian mulloy]

High Noon on the West Coast

1. The NHL season is over, thanks to the stubbornness & inflexibility of Goodenow & one vertically challenged NBA management cast-off (Stern's gopher at one time). These two boneheads had over 2 years to settle the issues & work out some kind of mutually acceptable, responsible deal the owners and the NHLPA could live with & do business. They instead, chose a confrontational 'take it or leave it stance' right from the getgo. The kind of brinkmanship in which the 2 engaged, was laughable at best. The net of their antics are: the game has the ignominious distinction of being the only major sports league to have canceled an entire season; the fan base will be compromised/eroded (especially in the 'sunbelt' franchises); many dozens of people who's livelihood depends on the game have been screwed; and the credibility of the game will suffer as many people perceive this whole fiasco as financial mismanagement (irresponsibility, in more than a few franchises) & greed on the owners side and self indulgent millionaire union players on the other. I am probably of guilty of oversimplifying the situation a little. Both Goodenow & 'shorty' should do the right thing now; 'Resign & get outta Dodge' for the sake of the game.

2. Canseco's book??? Talk about throwing all your buddies & ex-teammates under the bus! "Hey Hose, I thought you had to be able to read a book before you were allowed to try & write one." What the hell, maybe I am selling him short; he probably wrote it with crayons.

I am now going to have a nice cold beer & work on my project. I know that will make me feel so much better

Take Care &
Respectfully yours

Brian