NHL News: Arizona Coyotes, Don Fehr, Matthew Knies, Auston Matthews, and Alex Nedeljkovic
Matthew Knies going back to Minnesota. Auston Matthews becomes third Maple Leafs player to record 100 points. Don Fehr report will become public.
NHL News: Beach to Meet With Bettman and Fehr, Blackhawks, and Cheveldayoff
Beach to have separate meetings with Bettman and Fehr. Blackhawks ask for Aldrich's name to be removed from the Stanley Cup. Cheveldayoff cleared by the NHL
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…
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…
Players give board authority to file disclaimer … Team Canada Spengler Cup roster
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The players voted "yes" to give the executive board the authority to file a disclaimer of interest. 706 players voted yes, with only 22 players voting no. This doesn't mean that the players association will definitely…
NHL cancels games through Jan. 14th … Players vote ends today … Who will represent the players if disclaim or decertify?
The NHL cancelled games through January 14th. Daniel Tolensky via twitter: The NHL has cancelled 17.7% of games since October 2004 (1 in every 5.6) and 10.6% of games since October 1994 (1 in every 9.4). Kevin Kurz via twitter:…
Walsh defends Brassard for leaving Red Bull … Videos: Fehr and Daly talk about the lockout
Aaron Portzline via twitter: Derick Brassard left his Austrian team without their permission, agent Allan Walsh had this to say: "Derick Brassard is the 5th NHL player to sign with Red Bull this season and the 5th player to leave within 3…
Sides briefly talk, no meeting scheduled … Games expected to be cancelled this week … Games need to start by Jan. 20th
Eric Macramalla via twitter: "NHL digging in suggests that a number of teams facing challenges under current system; record revenues doesn't mean record profitability" John Shannon via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA did talk briefly yesterday as Steve Fehr made…
No progress made with mediator yesterday … Silliness could go on for weeks
Darren Dreger via twitter: The mediator will talk with the NHLPA this morning. If he concludes that a deal could be close, he will suggest having another meeting. If he doesn't, negotiations go back to square one. Katie Strang of…
Sides exchange emails … Fehr speaks … Jokinen and Koivu heading overseas … Myers, Gardiner and Nash injuries
John Shannon via twitter: Bill Daly and Steve Fehr exchanged emails yesterday, but have not spoken. Bob Mitchell of the Toronto Star: Don Fehr spoke to the CAW (Canadian Auto Workers) yesterday, and spoke to the media afterwards. “It seemed…
Players were ready to play, Don said no … Fehr sends email to players … 3 key points for owners
Adrian Dater via twitter: From a player who is a depth player, who is not from the Avalanche: "We were ready to play again. But Don came in (Wed.) and told us we could get more and to hold out"…
Video: Don Fehr’s 2nd press conference and Gary Bettman, Bill Daly press conference
Don Fehr's 2nd press conference after NHL rejected the NHLPAs offer. Gary Bettman and Bill Daly's press conference: part 1 Gary Bettman and Bill Daly's press conference: part 2 Gary Bettman and Bill Daly's press conference: part…