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There'll be hockey ... but it better be soon

By John Buccigross
Special to ESPN.com

Monday, November 22, 2004

I've got 18 things I want to say ... 1. Keep in the mind we are now approaching the reckoning phase of the NHL lockout. After Thanksgiving is when the stress levels will go through the roof. Agents will be coaxing players since they are not collecting fees. Wives will be nagging players because the holiday season is approaching. Owners who sell out all their games will be reminding Gary Bettman about all their lost revenue. After Thanksgiving, things will move quickly. The players will make a ...

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