Tag: Gary Bettman

Talks could resume on Wednesday … Five reasons to have a season … Key points that went unreported

Liz Mullen via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA are trying to set up a meeting for Wednesday. It could be overseen by the federal mediators. John Shannon via twitter: There is a tentative agreement to resume CBA talks on Wednesday.…

Mark Easson

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"…

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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…

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A CBA round up from yesterday’s meetings

Both the NHL and NHLPA made proposals yesterday. After last night's meetings which ended around 1 am: Bob McKenzie via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA may have cut back their numbers in tonight's meetings. 3 owners and few players than…

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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:…

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Answer to Bettman’s proposal should be known today … NHL may have to be careful who they pick

TSN: The NHLPA will decide today if they will accept Bettman's proposed player-owner meeting. The PA held a conference call late afternoon to go over what went on in the mediation talks, and what they will do going forward. Chris…

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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…

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Some Bettman and Fehr quotes … NHLPA numbers … Fallout thoughts from McKenzie, LeBrun and Gulitti

TSN: The NHL rejected the NHLPA's offer yesterday, but Bettman said it was a set in the right direction. "There was movement on some issues by the players' association and that was appreciated," said Bettman. "But we're still far apart.…

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NHLPA expected to submit proposal to the NHL this morning

Darren Dreger via twitter: The NHLPA confirms this mornings meeting should start around 10 AM. The NHLPA continued to strategize and prepare for their presentation last night. TSN: The NHLPA is expect to put forth a proposal this morning. The…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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