So Sunday night I gently hint that the NHLPA must be the one to budge in the salary-cap impasse. Lo and behold, by Monday night this has come to pass.

Post hoc, ergo propter hoc. I mean, if it’s good enough for “vaccines cause autism!!!!!” then it’s good enough for Merlin Monger.

Two further comments:

(1) If I can magically influence the NHL season, perhaps I could use my powers for other Good Causes too. How about:

(i) The Conservative Party must not allow its most socially conservative members to define the image of the CPC for the voters. The Tories must be modestly and respectfully conservative, with a modern face.
(ii) Andrew Coyne must not let his blog sink once again into Nothingness. I expect at least one good post per week, buddy.
(iii) A certain wife who shall not be named will graciously accept a more modest laundry-room renovation than what she had originally suggested.

(2) A shortened NHL season presents a mixed blessing to Vancouver Canucks fans. On the plus side, it means we’ll skip right over the usual October slump. On the negative side, we’re right in time for the annual February skid.