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"Meanwhile, players are beginning to look to Europe or a reborn World Hockey Association, which has plans to begin operations this year, as possible outlets to continue playing if the NHL is shut down.
``Guys are more educated, more informed,'' said Linden. ``Guys are making plans.
``In '94, I made the mistake of staying by the phone. This time, I think guys will get on with their lives, whether that's playing in Europe, or playing in the WHA, being a full-time dad or going back to school or whatever. I think guys will be more prepared than they were in '94.''
"Meanwhile, players are beginning to look to Europe or a reborn World Hockey Association, which has plans to begin operations this year, as possible outlets to continue playing if the NHL is shut down.
``Guys are more educated, more informed,'' said Linden. ``Guys are making plans.
``In '94, I made the mistake of staying by the phone. This time, I think guys will get on with their lives, whether that's playing in Europe, or playing in the WHA, being a full-time dad or going back to school or whatever. I think guys will be more prepared than they were in '94.''