Hockey's Odd Couple Back for Another Revival

For those who can't get enough of their zany antics and pratfalls, hockey's favorite dysfunctional couple is back. The NHL and NHL Players' Association will meet Monday, with plenty of laughs sure to follow.

The NHL labor crack-up took another hilarious twist last week when the league filed a complaint of unfair labor practice against the Association. So the fur will surely fly when they sit down together next week!

Speaking of unfair (Or just plain wacky!) labor practices, an L.A. Kings honcho delivered a knee-slapper on Friday, when he promised an NHL season next fall: ''Fans want to see guys who are hard-working and grounded and decent." That's NHL-speak for guys who will roll over, take whatever they're offered and kiss the rings of their masters. Sounds like Mr. Big Shot can't wait to suit up the replacement players, a strategy that will have everyone rolling in the aisles, or at least those dumb enough to buy tickets.