Quick Hits: NHL Lockout - Day 3

At the Joe Local Rink Because the Joe is Closed

Lockout holds back new era of Red Wings hockey | WXYZ
Maybe they're just waiting until Nicklas Lidstrom comes back to save the day (and the NHL) and end the lockout. He is perfect, ya know?

Red Wings players say they're prepared for financial hit if NHL lockout lingers | MLive.com
I hope so because it's going to be a lengthy lockout.

Ted Lindsay Red Wings golf outing | The Detroit News
I'm sure the Red Wings all shot very well. i mean, they've had A LOT of time to get out on the golf course.

KuklasKorner | The Malik Report - Red Wings overnight report: on Kindl’s playing plans, all about insurance and coaching made tricky
George wraps up all the news of the day in his overnight report.

Around the NHL Lockout

Who would each NHL team use an amnesty clause on, should an amnesty clause exist? | Backhand Shelf | Blogs | theScore.com
I would amnesty Mikael Sameulsson. And yes to those on Twitter the other day, I do know that Samuelsson is part of the triple gold club (Stanley Cup, Olympic Gold Medal & World Championship). The honor was immediately devalued the moment he joined the club.

Do The Blues Support The NHL Lockout? - St. Louis Game Time
Could the Blues'; brand new owner vote for the lockout? Maybe. (Ed: Yes)

NHL CBA Negotiations: The Pros Of A Lockout (What?) - Hockey Wilderness
I'm not yet tired of bright-side posts, but we're getting there.

The Oilers Claim They Are Only Thinking About "The Fans" - The Copper & Blue
Edmonton's management team comes up with a whopper of a fish tale.

If Teemu Selanne Is Angry, You Know Things Are Really Bad - Anaheim Calling
We found the one person that could piss Teemu Selanne off and its Gary Bettman. The Finnish superstar unleashes his opinions on the CBA, the lockout, and Mr. Bettman.

Joe Thornton, Rick Nash reunite in Switzerland with Logan Couture tagging along - Fear The Fin
Switzerland just got a bunch more whiny, divey, and horsey.

Daly and Steve Fehr to talk on Tuesday to decide when to meet again | ProHockeyTalk
Maybe they should release some more statements to the fans about how committed they are to resolving this quickly while they share brief phone calls between lackeys.

Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth - Pension Plan Puppets
Francois Allaire is out as the Leafs' goalie coach and had some parting shots for the team about how many people they have to help run each position.

Let's Go Whomever Can End The Lockout.