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.…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…