Two compliance buyouts and a variance in the 20% range … Coaches being called back?
Michael Grange via twitter: It is encouraging that the NHL has agreed on two compliance buyouts per team in 2013-14 and have moved variance in the 20% range. Dobber via twitter: A 20% variance would still allow for pretty severe…
The old bait and switch? Voting ends on Saturday for authorizing board to file for disclaimer
Larry Brooks via twitter: There is a belief within the NHLPA that Bettman and Batterman pulled a bait and switch after the NHLPA's initial disclaimer of interest deadline passed. Darren Dreger via twitter: There are many reports on HRR discussions…
PA doesn’t file disclaimer of interest … Pension and salary cap ceiling are big issues
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Settling the pension issue would be key to getting a deal done. There is still big money at stake for the NHL and NHLPA. Other issues would fall in easier. There are some owners who feel…
Injury updates on Quick, Ruutu, Demers and Gudbranson … Spezza, Handzus and 3 others leaving Europe
Craig Custance via twitter: Kings Jonathan Quick will be heading back to LA to have his back looked at by doctors in hopes of getting cleared medially. Craig Custance via twitter: Hurricanes Tuomo Ruutu wouldn't be ready for the start…
NHL responds with another counter offer … If sides aren’t far apart, NHLPA won’t file disclaimer
David Alter via twitter: Fehr said they received a comprehensive response from the NHL and hopes to respond to them . Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA will speak on the phone this morning and will decide when…
NHL reviewing 28 page offer, will get back to them this morning … League executive furious at Bettman
Jonas Siegel of TSN: The NHLPA submitted a "comprehensive" proposal to the NHL yesterday afternoon. Gary Bettman said that the NHL would study the offer and get back to Don Fehr this morning. "Their response was a comprehensive one, dealing…
NHL to receive counter offer this afternoon … “tweak and a fix” … Bryzgalov to see specialist
Darren Dreger via twitter: The NHLPA will be presenting a counter offer today. Meetings are scheduled to begin around 1-1:30. Allan Walsh via twitter: NBC Sports Network president Jon Miller to Boston Globe: “We never had any indication that this situation…
Fire up the Luongo rumors again … Sharks could be in cap crunch … Bryzgalov leaves KHL … Briere injures wrist
Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Pronvince: If the season starts on January 19th, and even with a $70.2 million salary cap, the Canucks may be better served to move Roberto Luongo. The Canucks need a third line center, depth on…
Information and internal meetings yesterday, face-to-face today … $60 million cap issue for players … No CBJ-WIN swap
TSN: The NHL and NHLPA will meet today after spending most of the weekend going over the NHL's 288 page offer. The PA met internally Sunday afternoon after having information sessions with the NHL earlier in the day. There was…
More informational sessions today, could lead to bargaining … 2 AHLers’ suspensed … Video: sweet shootout goal
John Shannon via twitter: Confirms that today's meeting in New York will be face-to-face. Not sure if it will just be informational or actual negotiations. No actual bargaining sessions are scheduled yet. Michael Grange via twitter: Grange also confirms meetings. Adds…
Conference call this morning, possible meeting tomorrow … A January 11th drop dead date? No realignment this year
Darren Dreger via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA will hold a conference call this morning, tentatively scheduled for 11:00 AM. John Shannon via twitter: Tentative plan is to talk on the phone today, and meet in person on Sunday in…
Player notes involving: Seguin, Plekanec and Dubinsky
David Pagnotta via twitter: When the Spengler Cup is over, Bruins Tyler Seguin will return to North America, leaving EHC Biel. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Tomas Plekanec has injured earlier this week, but he should be able to play next…