Christmas presents for NHL owners and players By BRUCE GARRIOCH, QMI Agency

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'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house,

Not a creature was stirring, not even Bob Rouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that Donald Fehr would soon allow hockey to return there.

Sidney Crosby was nestled all snug in his bed.

While visions of a hockey season danced in his head.