Tag: Donald Fehr

NHL News: 16 Teams Opening Up This Week … Fehr On Phase 3/4 Protocols and Players Speaking Up

NHL executive director Donald Fehr says there is lots of work to do on protocols for Phase 3 and Phase 4. He's proud of the players who are speaking up on racism and the protests.

Mark Easson

NHL News: LA Kings, Players Delay Pay, and Fehr On Neutral Site Games

Players to defer a decision on their last paycheck until next month, Donald Fehr said he hasn't spoken with the NHL about holding playoff games at neutral sites.

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Videos: Bettman and Fehr Talking About The World Cup of Hockey

George Stroumboulopoulos talking to Gary Bettman about the World Cup of Hockey NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr on Hockey Central at Noon talking the World Cup of Hockey from the players side of things.

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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…

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Some CBA notes … Players think season could be lost … Enstrom, Pavelec, Pacioretty and Tarasenko heading overseas

David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: The NHL and NHLPA will meet in Toronto today, but they will be discussing HRR for last season. It is held annually for each sides final approval on HRR. An NHLPA spokesman said…

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No trades imminent … Bettman will see an offer from “how the players see the world” … Little fee to cancel Winter Classic

David Pagnotta via twitter: August is usually slow on the trade/roster front. There is some chatter out there, mostly feelers. There is talk out there saying trades are close, but nothing big is imminent anywhere. Michael Grange of Sportsnet: NHLPA…

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Starting goalies for tonight … Kovalev back into top 6 … Hurricanes revenue plummets last year … Leighton awaits medical clearance

Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Ondrej Pavelec will start tonight for the Thrashers against the Senators. Ian Mendes via twitter: Brian Elliott will start for the Senators tonight. Ryan Shannon is in on the 4th line. Wayne Scanlan via twitter: Alexei…

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Friday morning rumors involving free agents and trade candidates

Eric Stephens via twitter: The Anaheim Ducks and Bobby Ryan continue to talk, but rumor is they haven't agreed on any specific part of the contract. Jim Matheson via twitter: Most likely scenario for Sheldon Souray is to attend Oilers…

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Canadiens sign Halpren … Giguere #1 for Leafs? Wellwood invited to Coyotes camp

Montreal Canadiens website: The Montreal Canadiens have signed Jeff Halpren to a 1-year contract. Halpren played in 71 games last year with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings, recording 9 goals and 10 assists. Dave Vest of PhoenixCoyotes.com:…

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Will it end today? Devils could be punished … Savard’s agent goes off

9:23 am: David Pagnotta via twitter: Rumor that Kovalchuk deal was rejected, but the both sides (NHL and NHLPA) are trying to make it fit. A decision is not expected today. 8:38 am: Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Murphy was informed…

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Kovalchuk’s agent calls KHL … Why Mitchell didn’t sign with the Sharks, Canucks … Fehr in as NHLPA leader?

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: According to @plysenkov and their mutual sources, the league is looking for a 13 year contract for Kovalchuk. Craig Custance via twitter: KHL president Alexander Medvedev said that he received a call from Jay Grossman, Kovalchuk's…

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