The WHA has found the most opportune time to thrive, and why the hell not? Starting a new league with a salary cap sounds more appealing to me than waiting for the NHL to settle their financial entanglements. From what I've heard there are many North American NHLers who are seriously considering this new league... a prospect which doesn't lend much optimism towards resolving the CBA.
Besides, anything that improves Winnipeg's chances of scoring a franchise is ok with me.
Was I the only one disappointed with the NHL awards? It was nice to see Brodeur rebounding with dignity along side his posse of hos.