NHL Lockout Blog Beat – December 6, 2012.

Analysis of the latest developments in the NHL CBA negotiations, herniated discs, Tony Amonte: then and now, the origins of Down Goes Brown, and more.

PUCK DADDY: Greg Wyshynski on the consternation over contract terms in the next CBA, while a trotter named for the Phil Kessel trade is a winner.

Deal or No Deal?

DEFENDING BIG D: Brandon Worley with some notable points on where we currently stand on the NHL CBA negotiations.

 PENSBURGH: James Conley on the real reasons the Pittsburgh Penguins are involved in the CBA negotiations.

SBNATION WASHINGTON: Ted Starkey explains why time is now of the essence in NHL CBA talks.

THE LEAFS NATION: Ryan Fancey doubts the NHL ever cared about the casual fan.

 BACKHAND SHELF: Jo Innes with another edition of “The Quiet Room”. This week: Joffrey Lupul’s herniated disc.

 FLYERS FAITHFUL: Tony Amonte: Then and Now.

 DOWN GOES BROWN: The origin of the name of the popular satirical blog occurred twenty year ago.