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:…
NHL, NHLPA meeting scheduled for tomorrow … 6 owners to attended … Ryan, Toews and maybe Crosby to attend
TSN: The NHL and NHLPA will meet tomorrow afternoon in New York. Six owners and small group of players will attend. Owners who will be there include: Jeremy Jacobs (Bos), Ronald Burkle (Pit), Mark Chipman (Win), Jeffery Vinik (TB), Murray Edwards…
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 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…
A proposal could be coming from the NHLPA
Darren Dreger via twitter: There was no proposal from the NHLPA last night. The players hoped for flexibility and will listen to ideas to close the gap. Brandon Worley via twitter: The NHL didn't want to talk about player contracting…
Where each side sits … Bettman talks
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Today's meeting will likely include Bill Daly, Gary Bettman, and a small number of owners. Some players are expected to join Don and Steve Fehr. The two sides are a long way from a…
Was there a December 1st date? Daly and Fehr to talk … Panthers making money?
Nick Cotsonika via twitter: Gary may have suggested the two week break in talks because the NHL heard that Don Fehr told the players on a conference call that the owners date was December 1st. Bettman wanted to show that…
A 2 week break from CBA talks coming? **Bangs head off table**
Sportsnet: The NHL lockout has dragged on for the last 9 weeks, and they now are discussing a 2 week break. Gary Bettman suggested a 2 week moratorium on the stalled negotiations. Talks have stalled since they met last week…
More games could be cancelled soon … Some GMs think season is done … Lack of trust … Mediator wants a shot
Chris Botta via twitter: A source has said that if there isn't a new CBA in place within the next 7 days, the NHL will cancel games through December 15th. The next cancellation after that could wipe out the rest…
Nothing scheduled … 3 road block issues … Hull on Oates
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Both sides touched base yesterday, but no bargaining sessions scheduled. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: There are 3 road block issues right now. 1. The core economic issue: The NHL offered $211 million in deferred payments plus…
“Fairly close” yet so far away … Once the moment is right, a deal will get done quickly
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: No bargaining talks are scheduled at this point. Sean Fitz-Gerald in the Ottawa Citizen: Steve Fehr said that both sides are "fairly close" on at least one major issue and are working hard on the others.…