NHL still waiting … MSG owner James Dolan willing to join talks … 3 options left of players … No CBA, no draft
Nick Kypreos via twitter: No word from the NHLPA yet, but it looks like they like idea if some new owners would get involved. Aaron Ward via twitter: You would assume that the players would hesitate to the meeting if…
Players receive $10,000 … Couture leaving Switzerland … Glass off to Slovakia … Granlund returning
Aaron Ward via twitter: Each player will receive a $10,000 stipend from the NHLPA Executive Board. Kevin Kurz via twitter: Logan Couture has left his Switzerland team for "personal reason" according to his agent, John Thornton. Dan Murphy via twitter:…
Answer to Bettman’s proposal should be known today … NHL may have to be careful who they pick
TSN: The NHLPA will decide today if they will accept Bettman's proposed player-owner meeting. The PA held a conference call late afternoon to go over what went on in the mediation talks, and what they will do going forward. Chris…
Stamkos may look overseas … 4th paycheck missed … Henrique’s surgery “went well”
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Lightning Steven Stamkos may look to going overseas if the lockout continues. "I’d have to agree with Sid there," Stamkos said. "That was the rationale early on when I sat down with Donnie and Mark .…
A owners-players meeting without NHL and NHLPA leaders proposed by Bettman
Katie Strang via twitter: Multiple sources are saying that Gary Bettman proposed to Don Fehr a meeting between only the owners and players, without the NHL and NHLPA staff present. Darren Dreger via twitter: Fehr and the PA are considering…
No progress after two days of mediation … Disclaimer of interest or decertifying could be next step
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: There are no more meetings planned with the mediators. TSN: Bill Daly after the yesterday's meetings: "After spending several hours with both sides over two days, the presiding mediators concluded that the parties remained far apart,…
No concussion for Giroux … Galiardi back in Calgary … No WJC for Zibanejad … WHL on Portland sanctions
Tim Panaccio via twitter: After spending a couple days getting neck treatment in Atlanta, Claude Giroux is feeling "really fine." His injury is not considered a concussion. Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks T.J. Galiardi left his German team after…
Mediation again today … The Arizona Coyotes? Jets representative may have been reprimanded by Jacobs
John Shannon via twitter: Mediation between the NHL and NHLPA will also take place today. Can't tell how things went yesterday, won't know anything until today at a minimum. NHLPA simply acknowledged the meeting in a short statement, NHL said…
Harding diagnosed with multiple sclerosis … Henrique out 4-6 weeks … Giroux having treatment in Atlanta … Schneider in Switzerland
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: (I'll post a few notes/quotes, but you should read the entire article) 28 year old Josh Harding has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He and his family have known for a month, but only yesterday…
Forbes release NHL team values: Maple Leafs valued at $1 billion
Forbes released their 2012 NHL team values today, with the Toronto Maple Leafs hitting the $1 billion mark. Along with the Leafs, only the Rangers and Canadiens are valued at more than $350 million. The Maple Leafs are valued at…
Glendale City Council approves Coyotes arena deal
Sonu Munshi of USA Today: The Glendale City Council voted in favor for a 20 year, $320 million arena-management deal and lease with potential owner Greg Jamison. Jamison said he hopes to buy the team in the next 30 to…
No proposal from NHL … A 48 game schedule ready to go? Mayers on “won’t or can’t give anymore”
Louis Jean via twitter: Sources are saying that the NHL has no plans on presenting the NHLPA a new proposal when mediation starts today. John Buccigross via twitter: A NHL player told Buccigross that a NHL team front office employee…