Jason Spezza feels the owners are treating lockouts like "a negotiating tactic." "A lockout is supposed to be a last option. It seems like a negotiating tactic for them," said Spezza. "They got what they wanted last time (with a salary cap) and it didn't work. We're just trying to find a fair deal so we have labour peace moving forward. So we're not doing this again in my career. You hope they can settle on something that makes sense for both sides." The current CBA is set to expire on Sept. 15.