My last comment on this merger stuff (that will not happen) is that it is quite apparent that CSC is totally committed to fielding the best teams possible in all ages. With Crosby as DOC, you can see the passion and direction he has for that club. CSC will soon draw the best from CRSA and NECSA, if not this year, then the next. As Tom P. commented, "it is not essential that there be a complete and total merger of clubs....," but I cannot see NECSA, CRSA putting in the time/resources/efforts to compete on the higher level that CSC strives for. NECSA & CRSA may survive; yet their respective clubs will only be a shell of their former selves and only on par with LSC. How do NECSA/CRSA propose to compete against the plans/efforts of CSC?