[j. brian mulloy]

Hi JP

Interesting reply. You make a valid point re: NHLPA vowing to not ever accept a cap, then essentially 'rolling over' at the eleventh hour. I also agree that both sides have to deal with economic contraction. The audit bit has been approached before & was found to be a flawed/skewed (depending on who's side you are on & believe) process due to the creative accounting of a few owners. There never was any agreement as to who's audit was impartial, carried out with due diligence, and most importantly, reflected the real financial health of the league.

Bettman is somewhat disingenuous in making this statement after the fact. My feeling is, he is trying to put his spin on the whole mess. I am sure we'll all be hearing the union side of things & their spin.

Canseco has never been a favourite of mine either, especially as he comes across as a squealer just out to make a quick buck. It ain't like we all fell off the last turnip truck when it comes to performance enhancing drugs. Steroid use in sports is so rampant that I doubt we'll ever see 'clean stats' with asterisks beside them. Again I agree with your point. Time to get over it & have another 'wobbly pop' You won't believe this, but the sun is shining here (usually rains a lot this time of year) and it is a very nice day. Back to the project.

Cheers
Brian