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NHL Lockout Backup Plan

With the CBA negotiations looking grim, and the possibility of a lockout looming, there are many NHL players looking for work to pay the bills until a new deal is struck. Let’s take a look at potential jobs for our hard up heroes.

Alex Ovechkin: Adam Sandler movie sidekick.

Max Talbot: Playing McLovin in a Superbad sequel.

Scott Hartnell: International Diplomat.

Evgeni Malkin: Venus Fly Trap.

Jaromir Jagr: Opener for Aretha Franklin concert.

Dallas Stars Team: AARP Dallas Branch.

Gary Bettman: Playing Brick in the Anchorman sequel. LOUD NOISES!!!

John Tortorella: Anger Management Counselor.

Alex Semin: Cherry Tree Farmer (get it?).

Steve Stamkos: David Copperfield assistant( how about this one?).

Sidney Crosby: Author of the book “How to answer the same question 100 different ways and say nothing new”.

Scott Howson: Losing contestant on The Apprentice.

And Finally:

Zach Parise and Ryan Suter: Newest members of the Miami Heat.

Hopefully it does not come to a lockout, but it is nice to know that everyone will have a job.

What is your favorite player going to do?

Until next time……

Greg Thornberry, Writer and Developer of Hyped Up Hockey

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