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Alex Ovechkin insulted the owners in the best way he knew how: by calling them clowns on Twitter. [Puck Drunk Love]

In discouraging news: Bill Daly says that no progress was made yesterday. *sigh* [PHT]

Some more discouraging lockout thoughts: Mr. Bettman is firm that he wants a deal that changes current player contract rights. [NY Post]

The progress in recent talks has been slow. At least they're talking? [Slap Shot]

In anticipation of Adam Oates being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame today, let's take a look at some of his great accomplishments. [PHT]

The ECHL's San Francisco Bulls helped to get a broken-down Zamboni off the ice during an intermission. Never change, minor-league hockey. Never change. [Puck Daddy]

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