Adam Proteau wrote:

but judging by their output to date -- retractions, cancellations and enough finger-pointing to qualify as a Posh Spice tribute

Adam Proteau wrote:

The NHL's financial anatomy has ballooned like Kirstie Alley lost inside a marshmallow warehouse, but the league's entertainment profile weighs in like Olive Oyl-thin

Adam Proteau wrote:

hint: that static, center ice shot that moves like an oscillating fan tends to frame the game as Pong set on a white backdrop

Adam Proteau wrote:

maybe meeting on non-CBA issues plants the seeds of trust and partnership that in time will put the league on equal ground with its competition, instead of the current, fractured, Spy Vs. Spy relationship that has no mend in sight.

Adam Proteau wrote:

There are probably some special chocolates this collection of Willy Wonkas thinks us wide-eyed kiddies shouldn't get our hands on.

Adam Proteau wrote:

But never let it be said that the emperor wasn't unaware he was naked.

Adam Proteau wrote:

Here's what it is: not simply a classic case of putting the cart before the Clydesdale, but even worse, of starving the horse until it falls over dead.

Adam Proteau wrote:

On the bright side, they've got plenty of spare time to search out a new steed. Here's hoping they settle on a Secretariat, rather than sticking with what they've got ­ a broken-down Mr. Ed who's due for a date with the glue factory.