John Carlson’s hair at the Redskins game. (Via @DCSportsBog)
At 5:45 on Sunday morning, we learned that the NHL and NHLPA had reached an agreement on a new collective-bargaining agreement. Washington Capitals players took to Twitter, and yes, they were happy.
Matt Hendricks
I’ve been dreaming of this day!!! #FINALLY
— Matt Hendricks (@MattHendy26) January 6, 2013
Mike Green
Best day of my life! #theend
— Mike Green (@GreenLife52) January 6, 2013
#lockoutproblemsover What a interesting situation. Possible 50 games to win a Stanley Cup #gameon #rockthered twitter.com/GreenLife52/st…
— Mike Green (@GreenLife52) January 6, 2013
Special thanks to all the staff involved with the long negotiations throughout the past couple months, much appreciated! #NHLPA #NHL
— Mike Green (@GreenLife52) January 6, 2013
Wojtek Wolski
A Big thanks to everyone who put in the time to get this deal done. Great news to wake up to. @nhlpa @nhl @washcaps #NHL #NHLLockout
— Wojtek Wolski (@WojtekWolski86) January 6, 2013
Thank you to the Fans for sticking by the game and the @nhlpa. We can’t wait to play hard for all of you and have an exciting season. #fans
— Wojtek Wolski (@WojtekWolski86) January 6, 2013
John Carlson
So I guess it’s time to jump on my bed again?
— John Carlson (@JohnCarlson74) January 6, 2013
Hahaha “@tsnjamesduthie: Karl Alzner, the first player we reached early this morning.bit.ly/UPhnBo”
— John Carlson (@JohnCarlson74) January 6, 2013
Troy Brouwer
What a great way to wake up!
— Troy Brouwer (@tbrouwer20) January 6, 2013
@rmcapsfan @kcarrera don’t worry. Nothing would stop me from getting back to playing hockey
— Troy Brouwer (@tbrouwer20) January 6, 2013
Braden Holtby
Huge thank you to all the players who put in countless hours during these negotiations!
— Braden Holtby (@Holts170) January 6, 2013
Michal Neuvirth
Great news!! #NHL
— Michal Neuvirth (@mneuvirth30) January 6, 2013
