I’m not a lawyer, but I play one on TV…

• TSN’s legal analyst explains decertification vs. disclaimer of interest. [ TSN ]
• Does it really come down to the Fehr Factor? Why fight decertification if the NHL has wanted Fehr out all along? [ New York Post ]
• Some observations about where all this leads. [ TheScore ]
• Dissolving the player union accelerated the end of the NBA lockout. [ NBCsports ]
• The NHL is at least giving lip service to wanting to negotiate. [ NBCsports ]

Enough already, let’s have a bit of fun

• Chris Kelly to compete in the RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge on Dec. 19. [ Examiner.com ]
• A KHL video of Zdeno Chara’s story, in English. [ YouTube ]
• 2009-10 Bruins Holiday Video, to the tune of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo. [ YouTube ]
• A snide quip about ugly Christmas sweaters. [ @JustCelly ]
• Cribs – PBruins Spooner, Knight and Krug. [ YouTube ]