Guest irishock Report post Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) "Just heard Doug Maclean mention the towel thing again. The way I understood it was there was a 20 minute battle between both sides in earlier meetings where the PA argued that the towels used on the road weren't satisfactory and unacceptable to them. Is there anything these sides haven't argued over during this?" Don't know if this has been posted but I just read this from a poster on Hfboards: "Ron McLean just stated on XM Radio NHL Channel's HNIC show that the deal is done and they are just working out minutiae now. He said this not as breaking news but as a measure to calm everyone down and to reassure listeners that there will be hockey to watch this year.They are bringing on a parade of HNIC personalities stating that things are basically done. Jim Hughson just stated that Bettman and Fehr are standing at the finishing line and can't decide if they want to let the other guy break the ribbon."Take it for what it's worth. I would like to think Mclean would be a legit source! Here's hoping! Wow really? Any one from HNIC has got to be a reliable source. Edited January 4, 2013 by irishock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) "Just heard Doug Maclean mention the towel thing again. The way I understood it was there was a 20 minute battle between both sides in earlier meetings where the PA argued that the towels used on the road weren't satisfactory and unacceptable to them. Is there anything these sides haven't argued over during this?" Wow really? Any one from HNIC has got to be a reliable source. Yeah that's what I read. Don't know if you are being sarcastic or not though? lol Edited January 4, 2013 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 4, 2013 No I'm being real Elliott Pap @ElliottPap Kevin Bieksa on threat NHL will kill season if no deal by next Thurs: "Deadlines have been moving, changing. They don't really mean much." Allan Walsh @walsha Phillips angered NHL tried to “pull the wool” over players’ eyes. | Ottawa Senators Extra http://www.senatorsextra.com/main/phillips-angered-nhl-tried-to-pull-the-wool-over-players-eyes … Aaron Ward @aaronward_nhl Mediators have now been in meeting with the NHLPA for over 2.5 hours. #CBA #TSN Chris Johnston @reporterchris While nothing is scheduled, there is still a chance the NHL and NHLPA meet tonight. 2 HockeyCrazy3033 and hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 Lebrun: Mediator about to meet with NHL now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 4, 2013 Renaud Lavoie @RenLavoieRDS NHLPA conditions for the next CBA to be 10 year. 1-option out after 7 years. 2-minimum salary at $800 000 at year 9. Still no deal on that. More and more issues seem to pop up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 Renaud Lavoie @RenLavoieRDS NHLPA conditions for the next CBA to be 10 year. 1-option out after 7 years. 2-minimum salary at $800 000 at year 9. Still no deal on that. More and more issues seem to pop up... Honestly at this point I don't believe much of anything except for the most basic tweets about when and if they're actually meeting. There's been so much misinformation out there as everyone tries to break news. I'm tired from riding all the highs and lows. I have a feeling it'll come out of nowhere if a deal is done or the season is cancelled. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Red Wings' Daniel Cleary cautions players to keep opinions to themselves: http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/01/04/wings-cleary-cautions-nhl-players-to-keep-opinions-to-themselves/ “This is a very sensitive time in negotiation and it’s very important, and we don’t need any antics from anybody as far as anyone getting upset,” Cleary said. I have a feeling it'll come out of nowhere if a deal is done or the season is cancelled. Agreed. After how no one knew about the mediator in the bargaining room until Bettman said it, no one has a clue of what's really going on. I suppose only the 10 or so players, Fehr, Bettman, rest of NHL officials know exactly what the real problems are. And I remember the 2005 NHL lockout unexpectedly ending at midnight. The 2011 NBA lockout ended at like 3 AM ET, few hours after ESPN twitter sources reported that "not much" was going on. Edited January 4, 2013 by irishock 2 haroldsnepsts and 96warrior reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted January 4, 2013 Yeah...just wake me when and if there's a deal...this constant up and down and back and forth and finger pointing and name calling and threats...can't take it any more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 4, 2013 TEAM Radio @TEAM1040 Per many reports: NHL and NHLPA may meet face to face tonight following separate meetings with a mediator today #CBA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 This feels like the NHL Draft or the very beginning of FA to me. Kind of exciting. But not game 7 exciting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 I want to know more about this towel thing. What happened? Or was that left field sarcasm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 4, 2013 I want to know more about this towel thing. What happened? Or was that left field sarcasm? HFBoards guy says it wasn't sarcasm. MacLean was serious. They did argue for over 20 minutes over how the league towels were unacceptable. Not sure if it was brought up recently or a while ago. If it was recently, then it just seems like more and more issues pile up after one another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 HFBoards guy says it wasn't sarcasm. MacLean was serious. They did argue for over 20 minutes over how the league towels were unacceptable. Not sure if it was brought up recently or a while ago. If it was recently, then it just seems like more and more issues pile up after one another. Like, the towels in the locker room for road teams? Buy your own ******* towels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 HFBoards guy says it wasn't sarcasm. MacLean was serious. They did argue for over 20 minutes over how the league towels were unacceptable. Not sure if it was brought up recently or a while ago. If it was recently, then it just seems like more and more issues pile up after one another. And make sure that Hollywood gets a tax write-off too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Nick Kypreos @RealKyper Believed #NHLPA has already received 75% needed votes to file disclaimer to #NHL once again. As of now, no internal date has been set. Eric Macramalla @EricOnSportsLaw No shock here players have authorized - now need to seriously consider disclaiming if not close by around Monday sounds like Monday is a key date. Edited January 4, 2013 by irishock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 Just want to wake up and see the headline "GAME ON!". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 4, 2013 Just want to wake up and see the headline "GAME ON!". 1 Marty Barry reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 WORD!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 You know what's weird? Google 'NHL'. You'll see. Then I realized that was just b/c they have cancelled up to Jan 14th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) David Staples @dstaples Threat to cancel NHL season is empty posturing by owners, writes@JonathanWillis http://bit.ly/S9IngB #Oilers Nick Kypreos @RealKyper Cap fight. #NHL wants 60M #NHLPA wants 65M. Diff is 150M available $'s per season to players in system. Over 10 yrs that's 1.5B#areweclose? atie Strang @KatieStrangESPN #CBA According to @Real_ESPNLeBrun, both sides have expressed some flexibility. Whether that leads to in-person meeting, we shall see Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun Am told both sides have told mediator they've got a bit of room to move on open issues Note: Kypreos is clearly wrong here because the league's offer is 60 as the cap for just 13-14, then will go up from there. NOT 60 for the duration of the CBA. I'll still use him as an update though, he does have player contacts but his own takes are brutal Edited January 4, 2013 by irishock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 4, 2013 Joe Yerdon @JoeYerdonPHT New PHT - Report: NHLPA already has votes needed to file disclaimer of interest http://dlvr.it/2lLDTs Interesting. They should get back at the table soon if they're using it as a bargaining tactic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 You know what's weird? Google 'NHL'. You'll see.Then I realized that was just b/c they have cancelled up to Jan 14th. Wow. Maybe they have Miss Cleo working for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Pat Leonard @NYDNRangers If the "shuttle mediation" is working and generating ANY progress for#NHL & #NHLPA, maybe it's better to continue w/ that format for now If a deal happens the mediator's name should replace national anthems this year Michael Grange @michaelgrange Deal was close Tuesday, apparently “@RobRossi_Trib: #CBAprocess has owners, managers and players exasperated:http://triblive.com/sports/nhl/3238674-74/nhl-players-penguins#axzz2H2ILMnbC …” Edited January 5, 2013 by irishock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted January 5, 2013 <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Marty Barry" data-cid="2337635" data-time="1357340726"><p> Just want to wake up and see the headline "GAME ON!".</p></blockquote> Me too. I can forgive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 5, 2013 Tim Panaccio @tpanotchCSN doubtful both sides talk face-to-face tonight. they might be making progress through the mediator instead Bruce Garrioch @SunGarrioch Looking doubtful at this juncture that there will be face to face discussions. Mediation may be the only form of communication. #NHL#NHLPA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
