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"A lot of guys want the opportunity," Miller wrote in a text message. "I hope we all get a better feel of what each side truly needs. On our side anyone can talk to the media or attend meetings, so I am hopeful that having more owners join the conversation we can get somewhere and break up this monopoly 4-5 owners have had on deal making. I am really disappointed that no moderate owners have stopped the madness. Hopefully they will after the board of governors convene." The NHL will hold a board of governors meeting on Wednesday. Miller feels the owners are asking for too much from the players and that the union has been forced "to make a stand" in order "to protect" themselves.