NHL Talks May Be Opened Again This Weekend (WGR-AM) NHL labor talks to resume Saturday in New York (AP) NHL, NHLPA to meet Saturday in New York in attempt to salvage season (CP) Possibility of NHL season still remains (Sportsticker) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Lockout Update
Archives for February 18, 2005
Things don't look better in morning for NHLers
'"I thought about it all the way to the rink," McKee said of the season being wiped away. "It just gave me a sick feeling because I think we came a long, long way to find a deal that worked for everyone."' … [Read more...] about Things don't look better in morning for NHLers
Bettman's bargaining is to blame
'Ultimately, though, this is Bettman's failure. He presided over the league when it overexpanded and saw salaries soar beyond justifiable levels. It's true the NHL needs fixing. But the owners created the problem, and they miscalculated by trying to fix their salary woes in one fell swoop.' … [Read more...] about Bettman's bargaining is to blame
NHL steps back to step forward
'With no deal even though the players finally accepted the concept of a salary cap, it’s quite likely they’ll never get a contract as good as the last proposal they turned down.' … [Read more...] about NHL steps back to step forward
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks crank up offense (Rochester D&C) Amerks slide by Barons (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Tonight (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Besting the Barons (RNews.com) Amerks beat Cleveland 5-3 (Amerks.com) AHL quick hits for Feb. 17th (Amerks.com) Bartovic And Pominville Double Up On Barons (ClevelandBarons.net) Barons' win streak snapped by Americans (ClevelandBarons.net) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage