Sides briefly talk, no meeting scheduled … Games expected to be cancelled this week … Games need to start by Jan. 20th
Eric Macramalla via twitter: "NHL digging in suggests that a number of teams facing challenges under current system; record revenues doesn't mean record profitability" John Shannon via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA did talk briefly yesterday as Steve Fehr made…
Sides haven’t talked since Friday with nothing schedule … Steve Fehr and Bill Daly quotes
Katie Strang of ESPN: According to Steve Fehr, there hasn't been any contact with Bill Daly since Friday, with no meeting scheduled. All it would take to get back to the negotiating table ... "A phone call," Fehr told ESPNNewYork.com…
Quick hits on Bourchard, Huselius, Mattias, Noesen and the Islanders
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild's Pierre-Marc Bouchard said in the last few weeks he's "pretty much symptom free" from the season ending concussion he suffered on January 4th. Bouchard isn't a locked out player yet. He'll be visiting doctors…
No talks between the NHL and NHLPA over the weekend … NHL’s case now has a Judge … Stan Jonathan in court
Katie Strang via twitter: There was no contact between the NHL and NHLPA over the weekend. Nick Cotsonika via twitter: Two thoughts on the NHL: "1. NHL suit works only if PA disclaims AND it's a sham. If PA does…
Players to vote today on disclaimer of interest … NHL asked for all contracts to be void … Barker released
AP in the USA Today: Players will start voting today on whether or not they will give the NHLPA's executive board the authority to dissolve the union. They need a 2/3's vote in favor to allow the "disclaimer of interest."…
Possible vote on “Disclaimer of Interest,” then NHL files class-action suit against union
Yesterday started out with: TSN: The executive board of the NHLPA voted in favor Thursday night to hold a players vote on whether or not they want to file a ‘Disclaimer of Interest.’ Should the 30-member board be granted the right, the disclaimer…
No closer to a deal … Obama has advice for NHL and NHLPA … Outside of 3 main issues, aspects still need to be discussed
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Steve Fehr said that both the NHL and NHLPA met separately with the federal mediator yesterday. The NHL and NHLPA will speak today, either face to face over on the phone. AP in Boston Herald: The…
Sheahan pleads guilty to “super-drunk” DUI … Kesler injury update
Helene St. James via twitter: Red Wings prospect Riley Sheahan pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol level of 0.17 or more. The driving the wrong way on a one-way street and using false ID charges were dropped.…
No progress made with mediator yesterday … Silliness could go on for weeks
Darren Dreger via twitter: The mediator will talk with the NHLPA this morning. If he concludes that a deal could be close, he will suggest having another meeting. If he doesn't, negotiations go back to square one. Katie Strang of…
Bogosian injury update … Hossa gets clearance … Rangers would be ready … Kane ready to leave again … Gardiner injury
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets defenseman Zach Bogosian had wrist surgery in the summer, with a 4 to 6 months recovery needed. Mid-January would be the 4 month mark. Last week he had a screw removed, and…
Mediators will be at today’s meetings … A “sum-zero amnesty buyout” option by Allen … Teams calling employees
Tom Gulitti via twitter: The NHL wasn't interested in having the federal mediators when the NHLPA offered last week, but this week Daly said, "Different circumstances. Different stage of negotiations." Tim Panaccio via twitter: The NHLPA said there will be…
Player notes involving: Del Zotto, Nash, Braun, Stuart, Koivu, Hecht, Smyth, Hartnell, Hamerlik, Murray and Scheifele
Szymon Szemberg via twitter: Rangers Michael Del Zotto has left Rapperswil with a back injury. Larry Brooks via twitter: Del Zott0 has mild back stiffness. Rick Nash's groin injury is only minor after his weekend examination. David Pagnotta via twitter: Sharks…