It kills me that they'd even consider a lockout considering the crippling damage losing an entire season did. I believe the league hasn't been even close to as popular as it was before the lockout.
But like Kwik said, I can get my hockey fix somewhere else if need be. I just moved to Connecticut and could drag myself to Bridgeport to see the AHL.
Slats finally gave up the coaching reins Click Here (sports.espn.go.com) (Tom Renney steps up as interim coach) but he should have given up the GM mantle as well.