Mark Easson

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No bargaining talks scheduled … Clowe the coach … 3 temporarily return to N.A. … SKA looking for NHL experienced coach

Katie Strang via twitter: Bill Daly and Steve Fehr were in contact over the weekend. No future bargaining sessions are scheduled. David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Ryane Clowe continues to practice with the SF Bulls of…

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Some Don Fehr quotes … Keeping Luongo could be a gamble … Bolland sorry for RT … Shattenkirk to TPS

Tim Panaccio via twitter: From a player source on Fehr's meeting on decertification talk: "it is a serious consideration right now." Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times: Don Fehr updated about 25 players yesterday about were the lockout stands. No bargaining…

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Toronto and Montreal in on future WJC … NHL cancels games … Player contracting rights … Video on decertification

Bob McKenzie via twitter: There is talk of Toronto and Montreal sharing the 2015 and 2017 World Junior Championships. Toronto would host the 2015 and Montreal the 2017. TSN: The NHL cancelled games through December 14th, and the 2013 All-Star…

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Enstrom, Braun and Brassard going overseas … Garrison improving … Geoffrion home for Thanksgiving

Winnipeg Sun: Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom will be joining the Orebro Vipers of Sweden's 2nd division. Matias Strozyk via twitter: Senators Erik Karlsson signed on for another month with Jokerit. Matias Strozyk via twitter: Sharks Justin Braun will replace injured…

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Three CBA related issues that will come up soon, including Decertification

Bob McKenzie of TSN: There are three CBA related issues that will be talked about soon. 1. More Cancellations - more games, along with the All-Star Game, could be cancelled today. 2. Shrinking or disappearing "Make Whole" dollars -  The…

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Hamrlik doesn’t back down from his comments … Neuvirth agrees with Hamrlik

James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Roman Hamrlik was interviewed by the Globe and didn't back down from his comments. “This is nothing against any of the players,” Hamrlik said. “I stand with them. We are all together in…

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Some Bettman and Fehr quotes … NHLPA numbers … Fallout thoughts from McKenzie, LeBrun and Gulitti

TSN: The NHL rejected the NHLPA's offer yesterday, but Bettman said it was a set in the right direction. "There was movement on some issues by the players' association and that was appreciated," said Bettman. "But we're still far apart.…

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Hamrlik sounds off on Fehr … Cole, Gorges sound off on Hamrlik … Ryan to Sweden … ASG could be cancelled Friday

TSN: Capitals Roman Hamrlik isn't happy with the way the lockout has gone. "I am disgusted," Hamrlik told Daily Sport and translated by Roman Jedlicka of TV Nova. "We have to push Fehr to the wall to get the deal.…

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The NHLPA’s proposal to the NHL

TSN: Below is the proposal that the NHLPA submitted to the NHL: 1) Revenue Sharing - Pool of $200 Million at $3.303 B of HRR.  Varies year to year with HRR. - Contributions to be raised per NHL formula.  No…

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NHLPA submits offer, lunch break, then meet again at 1

The NHL and NHLPA are breaking for lunch, and will meet again at 1 PM. John Shannon via twitter: The NHLPA made a major move towards the owner side. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Don Fehr: "its an effort about as…

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Free Agency moving from July 1st … Other common ground found, closer on some issues

Kevin McGran via twitter: It's looking like NHL free agency will be changing dates. The Star has learned that Free Agent Frenzy day is moving from July 1st to mid to late June. Gary Bettman has acknowledged that the NHL…

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NHLPA expected to submit proposal to the NHL this morning

Darren Dreger via twitter: The NHLPA confirms this mornings meeting should start around 10 AM. The NHLPA continued to strategize and prepare for their presentation last night. TSN: The NHLPA is expect to put forth a proposal this morning. The…

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