Negotiations are fluid. There are ebbs and flows. There are hard stops and steady rolls. Every negotiation of a large-scale reaches a point of no return. That "point" in the NHL vs. NHLPA CBA negotiations is the season cancellation. The rumors, from the pundits and others, is that Gary Bettman is under intense pressure from the owners (those with power) and he has been told that losing the … [Read more...]
The Owners Are Upset Because They Can’t Eat the Players’ Cake and Fuck Them Too…
December 6, 2012 By
The most complicated contracts generally come down to simple and core principles. I was pleased to finally see some emotion in these negotiations. The fact Gary Bettman looked like he may cry tells me there is finally some traction. The players and Donald Fehr have gotten the owners and Bettman's attention. About that time. There are lots of clichés for this. Getting down to the brass tacks. … [Read more...]
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