NHLPA head Donald Fehr rolled out the players’ counter-proposal on Tuesday, giving people time to react to the emerging details.
Let’s take a look at some interesting reactions.
Tampa Bay Lightning star sniper Steven Stamkos is on board:
Our negotiating committee & the @NHLPA staff have put a lot of work into our proposal. #theplayers stand behind it 100%.
— Steven Stamkos (@RealStamkos91) August 14, 2012
Colby Armstrong seems pleased; this post details how happy Craig Adams is, too.
Tom Gulitti ranks among media members who believe that players are winning the public relations battle:
Masterful job done by NHLPA. If NHLPA proposal doesn't lead to agreement by Sept. 15 now, fan sentiment will be even more in players' favor.
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) August 14, 2012
But Gulitti is far from the only one. Take Josh Yohe, for instance:
Unlike most labor disputes, I'm sensing fans are very much behind the players on this one. They are clearly winning the PR battle.
— Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_PGH) August 14, 2012
Jesse Spector goes a step further by saying that it’s a good sign for the future.
NHLPA changes the conversation in negotiations with the NHL, which is good news for the future. http://t.co/qvD8Xslb
— jesse spector (@jessespector) August 15, 2012
Lou Korac drops a hockey metaphor into the mix, although it’s unclear what four “goals” would have entailed.
If the @NHLPA didn't score 4 goals, then it easily netted a hat trick today. Players want to give fans the game back. #nhl
— Lou Korac (@lkorac10) August 15, 2012
Renaud P. Lavoie believes that the NHLPA’s flexibility regarding a salary cap is key to getting a deal done.
NHLPA won't ask the NHL to get rid of the salary cap system. Important step to make sure they'll be hockey at one point this season.
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) August 14, 2012
Time will tell how much progress was really made on Tuesday, but for many, it’s refreshing to merely come across more positivity.
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