Tag: NHL CBA

CBA talks continue … Bruins talking with several players … Malkin and Kovalchuk to KHL if lockout … Canucks made offer for Doan

Aaron Ward via twitter: "they (players) may take less in the future,but not less than they already have.If NHL offer similar to first,we're counting the days." ... "Key indication that CBA negotiations will move forward,if in fact NHL does table…

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Morning notes on: CBA, Doan deadline, Ovechkin and KHL, Colaiacovo, Cousins, Huselius, Visnovsky and Kane

TSN: CBA talks made little progress last week, but both sides will meet again on Tuesday. Darren Dreger is saying that the league may present another offer. Detroit Free Press: Shane Doan will sign somewhere before September 15th. "Shane is…

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CBA talks … Kronwall may join brother in KHL if lockout … Oilers lack depth at center … AHL to test no-touch icing

Chris Johnson via twitter: CBA talks are set to start at 9:30 am this morning, with economic issues the main topic of the day. Aaron Portzline via twitter: "People on both sides of the aisle believe next couple days in…

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Don Fehr talking CBA negotiations – August 22nd and 21st

Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 Tuesday August 21st, 2012

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Neuvirth comments on Holtby and Semin … Yakupov looking at KHL? Samsonov looking for a tryout … Some CBJ could be sent to AHL

Stephen Whyno via twitter: Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth tells iSport.cz that Braden Holtby is his "weakest competition yet." Brian Stubits of CBS Sports: (Russian Machine Never Breaks translation) Neuvirth did clarify a little better, He sure is a great goalie.…

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Sharks lost $15 million last season … CBA talks tomorrow and Thursday … CBJ and PHO account for 1/3 of NHL loses

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Despite selling out every game, the Sharks parent company said they lost $15 million last year. "We're OK with that because that's a decision we've made to stay competitive," said Kevin Compton…

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Cherry predicts 2 month lockout … Devils update … Clarkson had fractured foot … Kane Negotiations … Prospect tourney cancelled

Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: Don Cherry thinks the NHL will be shut down for 2 months, "I'm afraid it looks like two months. Everybody's talking that they're going to be out two months,” Cherry said after the walk…

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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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Some points from the NHLPA proposal … Oilers looking to extend Hall and Eberle … Wings looking for Dmen … Bergevin won’t talk Subban

Larry Brooks via twitter: From the NHLPA's proposal to the NHL: "Clubs could go up to $4M over cap and drop to $4M under floor by adding or trading cap space." ... Teams that are in financial trouble would get…

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NHLPA present proposal to NHL … Don Fehr press conference talking about their CBA proposal

NHLPA via twitter (2):  Players attending today's CBA negotiation: Craig Adams, Josh Bailey, Tim Brent, Michael Cammalleri, Chris Campoli, Sidney Crosby, Mathieu Darche, Steve Downie, Rick DiPietro, Sam Gagner, Steve Montador, Alex Ovechkin, Chris Phillips, Kyle Quincey, James Reimer. NHLPA…

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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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NHL makes initial CBA proposal to NHLPA … Dreger’s and McKenzie’s thoughts

TSN: The NHL have made their initial offer to the NHLPA. Renaud Lavoie is reporting some points in the offer include- Reduction of hockey related revenues from 57% to 46%. - UFA status after 10 years. - Maximum contract of…

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