You ever want to beat the walls and scream? Well, as the hockey season teeters on edge I sure want to. Despite the rumors of players in revolt and a willingness on their parts to try the NHL's system to get the business back on its feet, the NHLPA remains steadfast in its refusal to consider a cost-certain solution. I find it offensive that the NHL has made almost a dozen proposals now (going back to last June) and the NHLPA has made all of one, apparently the ONLY one they'll consider. How is that negotiating? How can the NHLPA leadership look at itself in the mirror and say they're doing what is best for the rank and file, for the fans, and for the game? They'll be the first to tell you they don't care about the last two but we can dream, eh?