The NHL has now canceled games through November 1st.  After the recent round of proposals, the NHL lockout is now the fault of the players, not the owners.

I recognize the argument that players are taking a significant salary cut by reducing their share of revenues to 50%.  I understand that the work stoppage was enforced by the owners and the league.  I realize this likely could have been avoided, and that Gary Bettman has turned to a work stoppage each time the CBA has expired under his watch.  It was funny to me (in a sick and horrible way) that owners were complaining about the monster contracts they voluntarily handed out as the main inhibitor of profitability.

I was squarely on the side of the players before last week’s proposal from the NHL.  After the recent swap of CBA proposals, however, I’m on the side of the owners.

Many have told me I’ve been fooled by a publicity stunt  ...