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2012 NHL Lockout: With The Cancellation Of Preseason Games Lockout Starting To Hit Home

Two things happened to me yesterday that truly made the lockout hit home. One of them was very expected. The other was remarkably unexpected. We'll start with the expected story. Yesterday afternoon the NHL announced the cancellation of all preseason hockey games through September 30th. Considering the two

2012 NHL CBA Negotiations: Preseason Games Cancelled Through September 30th

The National Hockey League announced today that all preseason games through September 30th have been cancelled, due to absence of a new collective bargaining agreement. In addition, the 2012 Kraft Hockeyville preseason game, which would have taken place in Belleville, Ontario has been postponed until 2013. The old CBA expired

2012 NHL CBA Negotiations: Crucial Stage Coming For NHL And NHLPA

Today is Wednesday, four days into the 2012 NHL Lockout, and the day that the two sides are supposedly going to begin meeting formally. Although, for full disclosure, both sides have been talking throughout the lockout, just via phone and e-mail. But, to this point, those informal talks haven'

New York Rangers News: Rick Nash Heading To Switzerland With Joe Thornton

According to Katie Strang of ESPN, New York Rangers left winger Rick Nash, and San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton have both signed with HC Davos of the Swiss National League. Both Nash and Thornton played for HC Davos during the 2004-2005 lockout, and it was rumored that the two

2012 NHL CBA Negotiations: Deadline Day For NHL

Well, we're here. After an entire summer of optimism and dread (in that order, and recycled over and over again) the NHL will descend into its third lockout of Gary Bettman's tenure, and the second lockout in less than a decade. It's disappointing. Hell,

2012 NHL CBA Negotiations: Would Donald Fehr And The NHLPA Go After The Salary Cap?

Both Donald Fehr and Gary Bettman have become masters of subtly injecting ominous quotes into their press conferences. On Thursday, Fehr may have potentially dropped the biggest bomb of all. In the press conference, Fehr had this little gem for the media: "What I have said before and the

2012 NHL CBA Negotiations: No New Developments For New Deal

Yet another day with no drastic changes in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, which is set to expire on September 15th, 2012. Team have begun their initial preparations for the ever dreaded lockout, and it seems like we will be in for quite the roller coaster ride. Donald