Mark Easson

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Talks could resume on Wednesday … Five reasons to have a season … Key points that went unreported

Liz Mullen via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA are trying to set up a meeting for Wednesday. It could be overseen by the federal mediators. John Shannon via twitter: There is a tentative agreement to resume CBA talks on Wednesday.…

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Games could be cancelled today … NHL-NHLPA trying to set meeting date … Duchene to Swiss League

Helene Elliott via twitter: Asked someone in the NHL why they hadn't cancelled games beyond Dec. 14th since it Dec. 9th, "no particular reason." Would expect more games to be cancelled today. Dave Molinari via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA…

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Sides exchange emails … Fehr speaks … Jokinen and Koivu heading overseas … Myers, Gardiner and Nash injuries

John Shannon via twitter: Bill Daly and Steve Fehr exchanged emails yesterday, but have not spoken. Bob Mitchell of the Toronto Star: Don Fehr spoke to the CAW (Canadian Auto Workers) yesterday, and spoke to the media afterwards. “It seemed…

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Sides might talk on weekend … Upshaw’s comments … Scuderi thinks $300 ‘make whole’ would pass … Nash’s groin

John Shannon via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA won't meet this weekend, but might talk. Brian Wilde via twitter: The NHLPA doesn't like 5 year max contracts because it cuts out the middle class, with money focused on the stars.…

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Quick hits: player salaries, realignment, Orlov, Stewart, and players visiting hospitals in Montreal

Kevin Gibson via twitter: Based on the 2012-13 salaries, players lose $9,729,729 everyday. There are still free agents, so that number would be higher. Louis Jean via twitter: Realignment was discussed during the Board of Governors meetings on Wednesday, but it…

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Players were ready to play, Don said no … Fehr sends email to players … 3 key points for owners

Adrian Dater via twitter: From a player who is a depth player, who is not from the Avalanche:  "We were ready to play again. But Don came in (Wed.) and told us we could get more and to hold out"…

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Video: Don Fehr’s 2nd press conference and Gary Bettman, Bill Daly press conference

Don Fehr's 2nd press conference after NHL rejected the NHLPAs offer.   Gary Bettman and Bill Daly's press conference: part 1   Gary Bettman and Bill Daly's press conference: part 2   Gary Bettman and Bill Daly's press conference: part…

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Video: NHL rejects the NHLPAs offer

Clips of Don Fehr's press conference, Michael Grange, Doug McLean and Nick Kypreos give their thoughts on the situation.

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Statements from Vinik, Burkle, Chipman and Tanenbaum

Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Statements from 4 owners today: Statement from Jeff Vinik Tampa Bay Lightning Chairman and Governor Jeff Vinik today issued the follow statement today: “After working this week with our players toward what we hoped would be…

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Burmistrov having injury checked out … Hodgson to return next week … Eriksson and Budaj sign overseas

Ken Wiebe via twitter: St. John's Ice Caps coach Keith McCambridge said that everything looks good with Alex Burmistrov, but he'll be staying in Winnipeg for a week. Burmistrov is in Winnipeg to have an upper-body injury checked out. Chris…

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A CBA round up from yesterday’s meetings

Both the NHL and NHLPA made proposals yesterday. After last night's meetings which ended around 1 am: Bob McKenzie via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA may have cut back their numbers in tonight's meetings. 3 owners and few players than…

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Cautious Optimism after last night’s talks … A GM says most owners want a deal, and that Bettman blew it

Katie Strang via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA are expected to reconvene around 9 am this morning, with the Board of Governors meeting at 11 am. TSN videos on talks from last night, here and here. Bob McKenzie via twitter:…

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