Bob Goodenow Resigns, Moves to Peru

The George Custer of pro sports labor negotiation has decided to resign but when Gary Bettman smacks you around and then turn you into a eunuch, is there really any point in announcing it?

"I sat down with members of the executive committee and we talked about the future," Goodenow said Thursday. "The decision was made that it would be best if we made the transition now."

Whoa, a transition right now? Whoda thunkit? I suppose that's smart of them given the concern that you'll cock things up before the season begins.

I don't really understand something though... Was Goodenow serious about giving explanations? Were these tongue in cheek comments? Here's what he should have done: Just leave! Don't come back to the office the next day.

"Hey secretary, I hope you have a nice night."
"Thank you, sir. See you tomorrow."
"Indeed!"

And then you take your box of stolen office supplies and pictures of the family that's sure to have disowned you, drive to the airport, and hop a plane to Peru where you can start life anew, farming coffee and paying off the cartels.