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…
2 Canadian expansion teams? The no progress meetings … Crosby talks lockout
Jason Kay via twitter: There is strong speculation that Toronto and Quebec could get expansion teams once the new CBA is struck. More in The Hockey News October 29th issue. Darren Dreger via twitter: Two days of meetings resulted in…
Little or no progress made yesterday … They didn’t talk economics, well maybe they did … ALB sides with NHL
Darren Dreger via twitter: The "Big Four," Bettman, Daly and both Fehr's met for an hour yesterday morning, accomplished little. Darren Dreger via twitter: No surprise that yesterday's afternoon meetings ended with little or no progress. There won't be progressive…
NHL and NHLPA to meet today … Players may grow unhappier of salary cap … Owners need to help Owners
Darren Dreger via twitter: Both Fehr's, Gary Bettman and Bill Daly are expected to meet at about 11 am. A larger bargaining session will happen in the afternoon. Improving ice conditions is one issue the NHLPA wants the NHL to…
Quick CBA notes
Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: The NHL and NHLPA will meet in New York on Wednesday and Thursday. They will focus on secondary issues and not revenues. Bill Daly said in an email to the NY Post that “major…
Talks to resume Wed./Thurs … Frolunda get money for Lundqvist … Voracek injured … Bryzgalov thinks some will remain in KHL
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Looking like talks will resume on Wednesday or Thursday, but it's not finalized yet. John Shannon via twitter: There was little or no contact between the NHL or NHLPA yesterday. NHL and NHLPA will talk today…
McKenzie, Gulitti and Friedman talk NHL Lockout
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Expect that there will be more discussions today regarding when and where the next CBA meetings will be. Bob McKenzie took to Twitter last night to give us some of his thoughts on the lockout. "My…
Daly, Fehr quotes after 2 weeks cancelled … NHLPA proposal coming? Players lose $180,000 … Lundqvist, Backes and Toews quotes
TSN: After cancelling 2 weeks of games: Bill Daly "The game deserves better, the fans deserve better and the people who derive income from their connection to the NHL deserve better," said deputy commissioner Bill Daly. "We remain committed to…
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…
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…
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…
3 days of CBA meetings over … Lightning still have $20 million payroll
Ira Podell (AP) in the Toronto Star: The NHL and NHLPA met for the 3rd straight day yesterday, but they didn't discuss money. “We did not discuss core economic issues, as was the plan,” NHLPA special counsel Steve Fehr said…