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NHL Lockout Over…Drop The Puck

Late Saturday night (or more accurately early Sunday morning) it was announced that a tentative deal has been reached to end the lockout that has lasted 112 long days. Details on the new CBA are not yet…Read More

Is The NHL As We Knew It Finished?

The NHL as we knew it in 201-12 could be over.  Negotiations have got to the point where both sides might consider disbanding and essentially starting over. The NHLPA is currently voting on whether or…Read More

Happy Birthday Daniel Alfredsson – Birthday Present? End The Lockout

Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson turns 40 years old today.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALFIE!   However, with the warm wishes being sent the captain’s way,  the milestone date brings to front…Read More

Negotiations Break Off Again Between NHL and NHLPA

The negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA, which for a day seemed tantalizingly close on Tuesday and Wednesday, broke off yesterday as both sides emerged angry and frustrated. As the tease continues,…Read More

Sid The Saviour?

Much to the likely chagrin of Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr, a group of 18 players and 6 owners met yesterday in a long bargaining session that saw both sides emerge from the talks with an air of positivity. At…Read More

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Mediation Involved In NHL Labour Dispute – Will It Help Or Hurt?

According to TSN.ca, after more than two months, there is a third party mediator involved in the negotiations…Read More

More NHL Games, All Star Weekend Cancelled

The NHL announced Friday the cancellation of yet another two weeks of the regular season, as well as…Read More

Cracks in the NHLPA Armour?

It took some time, but the anticipated cracks are starting to show in the dam that is NHLPA resolve. …Read More

The Sounds Of Silence – Back To The Drawing Board

Well the on again-off again relationship between the NHL and NHLPA is apparently off again.  After showing…Read More

The NHL Lockout Shuffle – One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Just when the NHL and NHLPA seem to get closer and the is some semblance of optimism that there might…Read More

NHL Lockout: Silence Speaks Volumes

The NHL and NHLPA met Tuesday, and for the first time in this negotiation, the sides met with nary a…Read More

More Cancellations – No-Vember Gone, Or Is It?

The NHL announced yesterday that the entire slate of games for November.  It kicked off another war…Read More

The Wade Redden Saga Continues

I wouldn’t expect you to cry any tears for former Senators defenseman Wade Redden, but his saga…Read More

More NHL Games Cancelled With No Talks Scheduled

In light of the breakdown in negotiations and the fact that there are no further talks scheduled between…Read More

Back To The Drawing Board As Lockout Roller Coaster Continues

It was the news that hockey fans were dreading and it came to fruition on Thursday afternoon.  The NHL…Read More

NHLPA: Not So Fast!

A day after there was optimism for the first time in weeks that the season could finally commence, the…Read More

Lockout End In Sight? Thanks, Gary! Your Turn, Don.

Just when I was about to write that Gary Bettman and Don Fehr need to realize that making a concession…Read More

Message To Hockey Fans – Smarten Up, Put Up Or Shut Up

Dear Hockey Fan, I get it. You are frustrated at the billionaires fighting with millionaires over the…Read More

Why Does Gary Bettman Still Have A Job?

Gary Bettman has been the commissioner of the NHL since February 1993, almost 20 seasons. In that time…Read More

The Busiest Person In The NHL

From now until whenever the NHL lockout is settled, there will be one individual who will be busier than…Read More