Games could be cancelled today … NHL-NHLPA trying to set meeting date … Duchene to Swiss League
Helene Elliott via twitter: Asked someone in the NHL why they hadn't cancelled games beyond Dec. 14th since it Dec. 9th, "no particular reason." Would expect more games to be cancelled today. Dave Molinari via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA…
Sides might talk on weekend … Upshaw’s comments … Scuderi thinks $300 ‘make whole’ would pass … Nash’s groin
John Shannon via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA won't meet this weekend, but might talk. Brian Wilde via twitter: The NHLPA doesn't like 5 year max contracts because it cuts out the middle class, with money focused on the stars.…
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: NHL rejects the NHLPAs offer
Clips of Don Fehr's press conference, Michael Grange, Doug McLean and Nick Kypreos give their thoughts on the situation.
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:…
Meeting starts at 2 this afternoon … Methot says ego’s are keeping sides apart
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Players-Owners meeting will start at 2 PM this afternoon in New York. Darren Dreger via twitter: There could be as many as 25 players in New York, with likely 10 attending the meeting. The NHL isn't…
WBZ reports secret meeting was held, progress made
Steve Burton of CBS Boston (WBZ-TV): Sources tell Steve Burton that a secret meeting was held yesterday with a high ranking officials from the NHL and NHLPA, and that significant progress was made. He reports that it is possible that…
NHL, NHLPA meeting scheduled for tomorrow … 6 owners to attended … Ryan, Toews and maybe Crosby to attend
TSN: The NHL and NHLPA will meet tomorrow afternoon in New York. Six owners and small group of players will attend. Owners who will be there include: Jeremy Jacobs (Bos), Ronald Burkle (Pit), Mark Chipman (Win), Jeffery Vinik (TB), Murray Edwards…
NHL still waiting … MSG owner James Dolan willing to join talks … 3 options left of players … No CBA, no draft
Nick Kypreos via twitter: No word from the NHLPA yet, but it looks like they like idea if some new owners would get involved. Aaron Ward via twitter: You would assume that the players would hesitate to the meeting if…
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…