McKenzie, Gulitti and Friedman talk NHL Lockout
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Expect that there will be more discussions today regarding when and where the next CBA meetings will be. Bob McKenzie took to Twitter last night to give us some of his thoughts on the lockout. "My…
Player notes on Kostitsyn, Hiller and Selanne … Davidson talks about Blue Jackets
Matias Strozyk via twitter: Sergei Kostitsyn signed with Avangard of the KHL. Eric Stephens via twitter: Ducks Jonas Hiller is sitting tight, but might start looking harder at overseas options. He doesn't feel good about taking another goalies job. David…
Daly, Fehr quotes after 2 weeks cancelled … NHLPA proposal coming? Players lose $180,000 … Lundqvist, Backes and Toews quotes
TSN: After cancelling 2 weeks of games: Bill Daly "The game deserves better, the fans deserve better and the people who derive income from their connection to the NHL deserve better," said deputy commissioner Bill Daly. "We remain committed to…
More players heading overseas … Ladd not going to KHL anymore … Bergenheim injured
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Claude Giroux and Daniel Briere are off to Berlin in the German League. Gary Lawless via twitter: Andrew Ladd is not going to Russia due to family reasons. Staying in Winnipeg. Chris Johnston via twitter: Michael…
NHL cancels first 2 weeks of season, 82 games total
NHL via twitter: The NHL has cancelled regular season games through October 24th. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: 82 regular season games were cancelled. James Mirtle via twitter: 6.7% of the regular season was cancelled. Kevin Paul Dupont via twitter: Players…
Fehr may have proposal, players want him to keep it … Players, owners may have a give in point … Some heat for the players
Kevin McGran via twitter: John Shannon suggested on Hockey Central (sportsnet) the Donald Fehr has a proposal ready but the players don't want him to take it to the NHL. Brian Lawton via twitter: Lawton has been told that the…
Notes on players going overseas, and some who may be heading over soon
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune:Vinny Lecavalier plans to stay in Tampa until the lockout is over, though that could change. "I want to play hockey, but we'll see how things go,'' he said. "With a family now, you definitely…
NHL players who are playing overseas during the NHL lockout
Here is a list of players that have signed contracts to play overseas during the NHL lockout. We will continue to update as long as players keep signing. Player 2012-13 NHL Team Lockout Team League Artem Anisimov Columbus Lokomotiv Yaroslavl…
NHL loses $100 million … Discussions of a mediator … NHL wanted to change HRR definitions
Chris Botta via twitter: Bill Daly estimates the NHL lost $100 million with the cancellation of the preseason. Ian Mendes via twitter: Daly said that until the NHLPA puts forth a meaningful offer, there won't be a new CBA. Darren…
Player injury and overseas notes
Ryan Rishaug via twitter: Taylor Hall looks to be able to play in the AHL when he's healthy. Still some details to be figured out. Matias Strozyk via twitter: Jiri Hudler suffered an abdominal and groin injury and will be…
NHL-NHLPA to talk HRR … NHL considering replacement players? NHL wants NHLPA proposal … KHL on ESPN3
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The NHL and NHLPA will meet today and will attempt to clarify the definition of Hockey Related Revenue. Several people who have been briefed on the subject, say that the league has looked to…
Hall and Kesler injury updates … Chara, Franson, Vanek and Potter heading overseas … Burke and Gillis stay in touch
Gene Principe via twitter: Oilers Taylor Hall, "My shoulder isn't ready yet. I'm hoping to play in OKC but I won't rush my return in order to play in the AHL". Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks Ryan Kesler's…