Tag: Gary Bettman

No talks schedualed, but are expected to meet at some point … Koivu and Greening head overseas … Depth on the Oiler blueline

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: LeBrun talked to a league executive who said there is either a deal this week or there is no season. LeBrun isn't sure if it's that clear cut but you never know. Stu Cowan of Hockey…

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Fehr explaining players side … Bettman said could talk about “make whole” … Ovi saying NHL’s offer was a deception

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: An interview with Don Fehr explaining the players side, QMI: Were you very disappointed in what happened Thursday and the way the meeting transpired? FEHR: "I try to not get excited and not get…

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Video of Gary Bettman’s and Don Fehr’s press conferences from today

Gary Bettman's press conference after the NHL presented the NHLPA a new CBA offer. Don Fehr after the NHL presented the NHLPA an offer.

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CBA talks resume tomorrow … NHL may make next offer … NHLPA going radical?

Darren Dreger via twitter: CBA meetings will be in Toronto tomorrow. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Gary Bettman, Bill Daly, Don and Steve Fehr will be at the meetings. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Talks to resume at 11 am tomorrow. Sam…

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All on the owners … Fans growing tired of NHL … Quincey going to CHL … Barker gets AHL tryout … Teravainen breaks finger

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks says that there shouldn't be the notion of shared responsibility for the lockout, that it's all on the owners. Only the players have offered concessions in attempt to get a deal done. Everyone…

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Sides no further along … McKenzie’s 2 obstacles … Billionaire owners missing revenue? Lost player salaries so far

Andy Strickland via twitter: Source said that NHL and NHLPA are not any further along in the CBA process than they were on Sept. 15th. (It's mind boggling that, that is even possible. Sigh) Bob McKenzie of TSN: McKenzie thinks…

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NHL loses $100 million … Discussions of a mediator … NHL wanted to change HRR definitions

Chris Botta via twitter: Bill Daly estimates the NHL lost $100 million with the cancellation of the preseason. Ian Mendes via twitter: Daly said that until the NHLPA puts forth a meaningful offer, there won't be a new CBA. Darren…

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NHL-NHLPA to talk HRR … NHL considering replacement players? NHL wants NHLPA proposal … KHL on ESPN3

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The NHL and NHLPA will meet today and will attempt to clarify the definition of Hockey Related Revenue. Several people who have been briefed on the subject, say that the league has looked to…

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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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Gary Bettman’s Press Conference – Sept. 13th

Gary Bettman holds a press conference after their Board of Governors meeting.

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A collection of CBA tweets from yesterday … Don Fehr press conference … Bettman update

Darren Dreger via twitter: "NHL players aren't interested in any offer that includes taking less than the $1.87 bil share made last year. Insider Trading tonite on TSN." Michael Grange via twitter: "if league is offering 49% of HRR in…

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Morning notes on the Devils, Benn, Nash, Thornton, Sedin’s, Frattin and MLSE sale

Josh Koshman of the NY Post: Devils owner Jeffrey Vanderbeek is close to a deal with the lenders to remain in control of the team. A source said the deal would give Vanderbeek another 2 years to refinance the debt…

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