'Tuesday’s meetings were different in that the leaders of the parties, Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr, were on the sidelines while new faces participated.' … [Read more...] about Progress seen as NHL talks go long
Archives for December 5, 2012
NHL dispute needs binding arbitration
'I'm starting to view the NHL the way I do a pet fish. If it dies, I'll flush it down the toilet and move on with my life. You might say there are other fish in the sea. The NHL is loaded with sharks.' … [Read more...] about NHL dispute needs binding arbitration
Sabres’ prospects junior camp bound
'Jake McCabe (United States), Mikhail Grigorenko (Russia) and Zemgus Girgensons (Latvia) have been selected to their country’s tryout camps for the under-20 tournament, which begins Dec. 26 in Russia. Girgensons is playing for the Rochester Americans, and it’s possible he will stay with the club rather than fly overseas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospects junior camp bound
Ott plays for fans, charity
'“I would never have this opportunity, probably in my whole career, to put on a charity game like this,” Ott said. “We’re all fans of hockey."' … [Read more...] about Ott plays for fans, charity
Why Would NHL Players Decertify?
'“Things like a salary cap, restrictions on free agency, rookie pay, the draft, all these things are anti- trust or competition law violations” Macramalla said. “ They’re actually unlawful but they’re inside the four corners of the CBA and the CBA acts as a protective bubble for the NHL. Decertification is the pin that blows up that protective bubble. The players can go ahead … [Read more...] about Why Would NHL Players Decertify?