NHL planning shortened lockout due to COVID

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Gary Bettman trying to assert dominance in the
ongoing talks with the players union
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman today announced that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this seasons scheduled lockout has been reduced from 5 months to just three weeks. Bettman was quotes saying that "We would have loved to deliver another long term lockout and keep one of hockey's most  dependable traditions going". The controversial executive went on to explain that "despite out best efforts to find a solution, the economy is just not there for a long work stoppage". The former lawyer blamed the current pandemic for the economic downturn that has left several owners desperate for hockey related income.

Bettman continued to stress that even though the coming lockout will not have the same impact on the players as they would have liked, he still expected the NHLPA to approach the lockout as if it would draw out for almost half a year. "In times like these it's important that we all contribute what we can, and so I expect the players to yield to all of managements demands as they would be forced to under a normal lockout". He further conceded that the lack of financial strength could be perceived as putting the owners at a considerable disadvantage in the upcoming collective bargaining agreement negotiations, but added "It really isn't fair for the players to take advantage of the owners weak bargaining position since things would likely have been different if it wasn't for COVID".

Asked about his reaction to Bettman's comments, NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr said "We look forward to the three week lockout. This break will fulfill our long-standing request for a mid season break for the players". When pressed on whether the player's union would consider Bettman's appeal to treat the lockout as a serious work stoppage, Fehr responded by using his tongue to protrude his lower lip and making noises akin to those of a chimpanzee. 



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