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FINALLY! NHL and NHLPA reach a tentative DEAL to save season.

At least they didn’t wait too long. For fans it has been long enough. But a deal was finally struck early this morning. Early Sunday morning NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director…Read More

NHLPA arrives at NHL offices, proposals bouncing back and forth

New Years 2013 brought a frenzy of activity on twitter as several met from both sides in all sorts of meetings as we have arrived at zero hour. Media was left to wait in the cold for results of the latest…Read More

NHL Lockout: Two wrongs make a wrong choice for the future of the league

Like I said in a previous article. The finish line is in site. When someone else echoes your thoughts you should give him credit. Pierre LeBrun says is as well as anyone. So the finish line appears, the…Read More

NHLPA bluffs with discertification; NHL goes All-In with their last ditch proposal

This may be the last ditch effort for a 2013 season. The NHL and it’s owners presented their best and possibly last proposal to save the season prior to the end of the year. NHL deputy commissioner…Read More

NHL cancels games through January 14th. The puck stops here.

The world may be coming to an end. For the NHL that is. In the latest flexing of muscles the NHL showed the Players association they still control everything. All the stipends and threats to decertify…Read More

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Electronic voting starts Sunday to move to decertification of NHLPA. Mayans?

Maybe the Mayans meant the NHL would end forever on 12/21/12 Tick, Tick, Tick,………BOOM!   Sunday…Read More

NHLPA heads toward disbanding the union while NHL files lawsuit

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any nastier. Uglier. Stupider. Ok more stupid. When it comes…Read More

NHL cancels the rest of the regular season games in 2012

Last week we had new negotiations. Those followed stipends being issued to the players from the NHLPA.…Read More

Can the NHL season be saved?

I’ve been saying all along to anyone who would listen an agreement would be made by Dec. 1st Well…Read More

NHLPA to give $10,000 stipend to players

The NHLPA executive board has authorized to provide a $10,000 stipend to all players, a source confirmed. The…Read More

NHL and NHLPA meet with moderator for two days. No winners just losers.

The days after the Phoenix Coyotes scored a huge win at City council, fans look for another win. An agreement. After…Read More

Mediation time for NHL and NHLPA

Desperate times……Desperate measures. That is the state of the NHL these days. No one wanting…Read More

NHL cancels games through the All-Star game Dec. 14th

Well my worst fear has been realized. I made a calculated guess both sides would figure a way to save…Read More

Donald “Dumb” Fehr and Gary “Dumber” Bettman

The title says it all. We go another weekend with little productivity. After a while shouldn’t…Read More

Dear NHL. Please do the right thing. Learn from your past.

With the canceled season less than a decade from our memories, have we not learned a lesson? Fans have…Read More

NHL and NHLPA Report Progress Made In NHL Labor Talks

After meeting for the day in Toronto, Donald Fehr of the NHLPA came and sounded an optimistic tune regarding…Read More

Stu Hackel of SI.com Red Light On The Lockout And The Phoenix Coyotes

In a detailed piece on whom should be blamed for the lockout, Stu comes out in support of the players.…Read More

Why A NHL Lockout Hurts Those Who Love The Game

For a fan of a player, seeing them wearing another’s team sweater is the worst that can happen.…Read More

Prolonged Labor Negotiation Is The Best Friend To The Phoenix Coyotes

While the NHL Owners led by Gary Bettman have submitted their proposal for a new CBA, Donald Fehr has…Read More

NHL Opens Collective Bargaining Agreement With Its Proposal, volume 3

Today we take on 2 more line items from the NHL Owners to the NHL Players Associations in their attempt…Read More