Holy crap, if you didn't feel cynical about the NHL Lockout already, this will surely push you over the edge. Deadspin shares inside information from a focus group aimed at helping the league craft its PR approach going forward.

Here's another internship opportunity for you college students...

102.5 THE GAME is doing a series of lockouts suck vids. Here's day 1. Enjoy!

107.5 The River's radio personality has apparently been off the air since he sued the Preds back in August, and now he's been let go by his radio station...

OK, you college kids, if you're ready to line up an internship for the springtime, the Preds have an opening for you. Just follow the link above for all the details!

Check out this Craig Smith interview from Finland and see how he's getting used to playing for KalPa in the SM-Liiga.

EA Sports keeps the funny coming regarding NHL13 and the infamous "Hercules Check" video which made the rounds recently. Now, the secret of its creation is revealed...

So... I guess this ISN'T the year? Remember this series of commercials from a few seasons ago, touting the possibility of new records being set? With a shortened season now the likeliest of scenarios, you can pretty much write off the prospect of 50-goal or 100-point scorers in 2012-2013.

Pretty decent video I found made by a gentleman who appears to be a Quebecer (judging by his accent) who is angry about the lockout. Enjoy!

Pekka Rinne's debut with HC Dinamo Minsk. Upcoming Schedule: http://hcdinamo.by/team/calendar/ Watch live games here: http://www.khl.ru/video/online/ If you have more questions, ask. Support hockey.