Can't imagine what's taking them so long to decide. After looking at the situation, I would think it would be a simple yes or no answer, and I can't imagine how the whole process would take more than a few days.
Definitely agree with your suggestion to move the start of the hockey game back to 7 p.m.; and starting the football game at 1 p.m. isn't as good as 2 or 3, but it sure beats 12 noon.
I agree. He was a big part of our winning 6 of our last nine. Would also like to see us pick up another shooter. But I agree with SW that some of the others could well pick up the slack in this area.