Sounds like Derian Hatcher wasn't accorded the best of receptions, either by the fans or his fellow players as he scored in his Mechanics debut. Gee, could it be the hypocrisy involved? Playing under a cap? Taking another man's job?
There will be a bunch more NHLPA members playing in the UHL as of today. Too bad - could be playing in the NHL for more money under a bigger cap and not riding buses. But that would be way too easy, eh Bob?