Teddy Purcell doesn't want the NHL to lose a year because of a lockout because it hurts the players.
"I don't think it's good for anybody - older guys who only have a couple of years left, they don't want to miss a year, and younger guys like me, who are just starting to establish themselves in the league," he said. "As a player, you want to take the next step in your career, and a year off would hinder that." Purcell established career highs in 2011-12 with 24 goals and 65 points in 81 games and he signed a three-year contract extension back in July. He also stated that like many other players, he is considering playing in Europe if the season gets canceled.
Teddy Purcell doesn't want the NHL to lose a year because of a lockout because it hurts the players.
"I don't think it's good for anybody - older guys who only have a couple of years left, they don't want to miss a year, and younger guys like me, who are just starting to establish themselves in the league," he said. "As a player, you want to take the next step in your career, and a year off would hinder that." Purcell established career highs in 2011-12 with 24 goals and 65 points in 81 games and he signed a three-year contract extension back in July. He also stated that like many other players, he is considering playing in Europe if the season gets canceled.