384 replies to this topic

[toby91_ca]

How reliable is he? 

What does it matter?  He didn't say anything everyone else didn't already know or say.

[Hockeytown0001]

it's a done deal folks. i dont have concrete proof, so i dont expect anyone to believe me, but i'll tell you guys what my cousin told me. he has a friend who works with CBC human resources in toronto. the league has told cbc to get ready for the season. said the deal is just being finalized now but an agreement was made. not sure if they will announce tonight or not but all thats left is paperwork at this point.

I would hope so. 

[toby91_ca]

it's a done deal folks. i dont have concrete proof, so i dont expect anyone to believe me, but i'll tell you guys what my cousin told me. he has a friend who works with CBC human resources in toronto. the league has told cbc to get ready for the season. said the deal is just being finalized now but an agreement was made. not sure if they will announce tonight or not but all thats left is paperwork at this point.

I believe you, but the information you are getting isn't being interpreted correctly.  Several different people are being asked to make preparations with the hope that a deal gets done.  Fact of the matter is, no one knows exactly where they stand in negotiations on all the issues except those that are in the board room.  Even the people in the room wouldn't be able to say if or when a deal will get done.  The one piece of information I do have, which is a fact, is that the deal is not yet done.

[Salviaman]

Deal is not done yet. Keep your fingers crossed.

[irishock]

Nick Kypreos ‏@RealKyper

On contract variance #NHL offered 30% yr to yr but kicker is no yr can be less than 60% of the highest salaried year. #NHLPA wants wider gap

 

 

Cap, Variance, Contracts, Min Salary year 9....   haven't found out if towels remain an issue.

Edited by irishock, 05 January 2013 - 11:23 PM.

[Uniblab]

I'll say one thing about this lockout.

I haven't seen any hockey, but I've learned a lot about how the labour laws work!

[irishock]

John Shannon ‏@JSportsnet

Been told the two sides are still at it in NYC. And it could go a while yet. #NHL#NHLPA

 

 

Renaud Lavoie ‏@RenLavoieRDS

I'll be surprise that a deal happen tonight. I've been told that both parties are too far on some important issues. We'll see.

Edited by irishock, 05 January 2013 - 11:42 PM.

[Uniblab]

That arbitrator is really earning his wages!

[chances14]

I believe you, but the information you are getting isn't being interpreted correctly.  Several different people are being asked to make preparations with the hope that a deal gets done.  Fact of the matter is, no one knows exactly where they stand in negotiations on all the issues except those that are in the board room.  Even the people in the room wouldn't be able to say if or when a deal will get done.  The one piece of information I do have, which is a fact, is that the deal is not yet done.

Agreed.

This isn't a done deal yet. Stil some things to work out.

Edited by chances14, 06 January 2013 - 12:00 AM.

[Hockeytown0001]

John Shannon ‏@JSportsnet

Been told the two sides are still at it in NYC. And it could go a while yet. #NHL#NHLPA

 

 

Renaud Lavoie ‏@RenLavoieRDS

I'll be surprise that a deal happen tonight. I've been told that both parties are too far on some important issues. We'll see.

As long as it gets done. And soon. 

[irishock]

Bruce Garrioch ‏@SunGarrioch

The talks have hit the 12 hour mark between the #NHL and #NHLPA.

 

 

No blow-ups as long as they're talking.

 

 

 

Michael Russo ‏@Russostrib

Caucusing again in New York. Bill Daly says progress remains slow but steady. Still going #nhl #nhlpa

 

 

Josh Rimer ‏@JoshRimerHockey

Just heard from a solid source that now NHL/NHLPA want 52 game season. That's a very solid number!

 

 

..."hill we will die on".... "poised to cancel another season"......

 

 

 

Chris Johnston ‏@reporterchris

We've reached 2 a.m. in midtown Manhattan. The word from the bargaining room is "still going."

Edited by irishock, 06 January 2013 - 02:07 AM.

[Hockeytown0001]

52 games? I can dig it. 

[irishock]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun

Mediator still in meeting but told he's not playing as much of an active role right now.

 

 

Pensions are apparently still being dealt with:

 

John Shannon ‏@JSportsnet

Been saying all day,new pension is Defined Benefits Plan for players...issue being discussed is how teams will limit long term liability.

Edited by irishock, 06 January 2013 - 02:57 AM.

[Hockeytown0001]

For the love of God, just get it done. 

[irishock]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun

Source says both sides "working hard trying to reach agreement on the outstanding issues."

 

I'm in the West coast so it's not too late 

 

Many reporters believe a deal has got to be close when you're still doing it at 4 am

 

 

 

 

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun

Via email, update from NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly: "Making progress."

 

I like it vague.

 

 

 

 

Michael Grange ‏@michaelgrange

I'd sign up for a sex change at at this point ...

 

 

John Shannon ‏@JSportsnet

Would be shocked if sides came out with an agreement tonight...would also be shocked if tonight's marathon wasn't the begining of the end.

 

 

Renaud Lavoie ‏@RenLavoieRDS

Hockey Gods sign ? Little snow falling from the sky in NY.

 

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger
Latest intel from Manhattan-Marathon-Madness...the two sides intend on pushing until no more can be accomplished tonight\this morning.

Edited by irishock, 06 January 2013 - 04:21 AM.

[irishock]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun

Nothing but positive vibes is what @aaronward_nhl and I are getting from sources here at NHLPA hotel. Still work to be done though...

 

 

 

Bruce Garrioch ‏@SunGarrioch

It's 4:30 am and both sides are still trying to get to the finish line.#NHL #NHLPA

 

Nick Kypreos ‏@RealKyper

Told no sign of momentum slowing dwn btween #NHLPA #NHL as of 4:30am est. Many pleasantly surprised wee hrs finally time 4 real negotiation

Edited by irishock, 06 January 2013 - 04:44 AM.

[irishock]

Daren Millard ‏@darenmillard

I have dropped cautiously from my vocabulary. Officially optimistic this deal gets done sooner than l8r.. Too much progress has been made.

[irishock]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun

Told deal is "real close" - source

 

OH MY HEAVENS!!!!!!!!!! 

 

 

Nick Cotsonika ‏@cotsonika

Andrew Ference, or @Ferknuckle, was listed by PA as being in meetings. He just tweeted a thumbs up.

 

 

ANYONE WHO'S READING RIGHT NOW BETTER POST BEFORE THREAD GETS LOCKED WHEN A MOD WAKES!!!

Edited by irishock, 06 January 2013 - 05:06 AM.

[irishock]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun

A tentative agreement has been reached between NHL and NHLPA - source

 

 

YEESEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSS

 

OH MY HEAVENS

 

 

OH MY... HEAEVNS

 

 

 

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Edited by irishock, 06 January 2013 - 05:11 AM.

[F.Michael]

Pierre Lebrun just tweeted it looks like a deal is done.

Aaron Ward also confirms a deal is pretty much done.

 TSN confirms it as well.