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1st formal meeting
NHL, players' union open labour negotiations with meeting The first formal talks begin in New York, with representatives from the NHL (including commissioner Gary Bettman) and NHLPA (including Executive Director Donald Fehr) meeting for 2 and 1/2 hours. The discussions are characterized by deputy NHL commissioner Bill Daly as “cordial.” -
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2012 NHL Labour Negotiations
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Touch base in NYC
NHL, union meet twice; agree to talk next week Eight players, along with NHLPA staff, met with three owners and league officials over two days in New York. Fehr says the two sides have discussed some matters but will get into “greater detail” in upcoming discussions. -
NHL makes 1st offer
NHL makes initial offer to players: report The NHL presents their proposal to the NHLPA, which includes several major changes to the outgoing CBA, reportedly including a drop in player revenues from 57 per cent to 46. -
'Cordial' talks continue
NHL, players resume cordial labour talks Talks resume between the two sides, as they in New York for two hours in a meeting once again described as “cordial” (this time by union member Brandon Dubinsky), but NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stresses that there is “a lot of work to do and a relatively short time” to get a deal done. -
NHLPA working, waiting
NHLPA close to countering NHL's offer: Donald Fehr Fehr says the union is almost ready to send their counter proposal to the NHL, and is still waiting for more detailed information from the league to arrive. -
NHL lays out remainder of its CBA proposal
NHL tables entire opening proposal in labour talks: Bettman The league unveils the remainder of their proposal to the union, which Bettman describes as “nuts and bolts” issues such as training camp and the grievance procedure. -
NHLPA tables its 1st proposal
NHL, NHLPA continue talks in Toronto The union gets its turn to make proposals to the league, and topics range from ice conditions, training camp, and pensions. -
Players 'not 'enamoured' with elements of NHL's proposal
NHL proposes expanded revenue sharing Players begin to examine league’s proposed revenue sharing plan. Fehr says players are "not enamoured" with proposed limitations on contract lengths and changes to unrestricted free agency that would see them wait longer to become eligible. -
Lockout deadline set
Bettman sets Sept. 15 deadline for NHL lockout Bettman reiterates the NHL will lock out players if no deal is struck before Sept. 15. Fehr says there is no requirement for a lockout and that the two sides could continue operating under the former deal until something is worked out. “If there is a lockout, somebody has to choose to do that,” Fehr says. -
Focus on the game itself
NHL, NHLPA discuss side issues; counterproposal expected The two sides meet for three hours at the NHL offices in New York, with the issues discussed mainly about the game itself – such as supplemental discipline and training camp. -
NHLPA presents alternative proposal to NHL
NHL players willing to take less in 1st offer to league Fehr and the NHLPA present the NHL with its first offer, featuring a smaller percentage player revenue and an expanded revenue-sharing program to help struggling teams. -
'Wide gap' remains
Bettman says 'wide gap' remains in NHL collective bargaining One month away from a possible lockout, Bettman says there is a “wide gap” between the league and the union -
Traverse City tourney canned
Uneasiness grows as NHL lockout deadline nears The union and league remain far apart in their offers, leading to the Detroit Red Wings cancelling the annual Traverse City prospects tournament due to uncertainty surrounding the CBA. -
Players unified in face of lockout: Fehr
Donald Fehr says players unified in face of possible NHL lockout As another round of meetings wrap, Fehr says players are unified and ready for a possible lockout -
Informal meetings held
NHL labour talks cancelled for day Formal talks are cancelled for the day, while informal talks between the top brass on each side occur as they try to plot the best way to move forward. -
Still 'far apart': Bettman
NHL, players remain 'far apart' After a meeting in Toronto, Bettman says the two sides remain “far apart” when it comes to addressing “fundamental economic issues.” -
NHL submits new offer to union
NHL makes new offer to players Direct-approach talks are once again attempted: Bettman and Daly sit down with Donald and Steve Fehr in New York. According to Bettman, the league makes a “significant” and “meaningful” proposal to players. -
Fehr critiques new CBA proposal from league, says it's neaningful shift from NHL since 1st offering
NHLPA throws cold water on latest CBA proposal from league The two sides meet again in New York to discuss the league’s latest offer, which sees the NHL do-away with its proposed salary rollbacks, but limits the salary cap to $12M less than it would have reached under the current CBA. Players would also see 11% of their salary be put into escrow. -
Fehr says talks with league have 'recessed'
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Talks remain on hold
NHL labour negotiations still on hold Talk surfaces that players could bolt to Russia to play if deal not struck by Sept. 15 -
Informal talks in NYC
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Commissioner reiterates stance on lockout
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11:59 p.m. ET: CBA expires
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Two sides agree to meet again at end of the week
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NHL says $100M lost due to preseason games being scrapped
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NHL axes first 82 games of the season
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Games cancelled through Nov. 30
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Time ticking on Winter Classic cancellation
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HHOF inductions overshadowed by lockout talk
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Players, owners optimistic after talks
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Talks continue in New York
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Players, owners ready to re-start talks
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NHLPA presents counter offer
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Gary Bettman 'cautiously optimistic'
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NHLPA reviewing proposal before internal deadline
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