NEWS LINKS ONLY - Lockout News & Updates

[LadyStanley]

reporterchris 9:00pm via TweetDeck The clock has struck midnight in New York. Still no sign of the men trying to hammer out a new CBA for the NHL.


michaelgrange 9:32pm via Twitter for iPhone
Hockey fans have been waiting for these guys to put in a day -- and maybe a night -- like this: http://t.co/MyKC0IjU #NHL


Russostrib 9:30pm via twitterfeed
BLOG: NHL executive: "Slow progress" as marathon talks continue http://t.co/UCv1kpNy


http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/story/...ke-progress-toward-deal-in-marathon-talks/rss
AP story on Saturday (into Sunday) marathon


Russostrib 9:50pm via Web
Just hit the 12-hour mark in #NHL #NHLPA talks. Lawyers charge by the hour, remember

 

[LadyStanley]

reporterchris 10:58pm via TweetDeck We've reached 2 a.m. in midtown Manhattan. The word from the bargaining room is "still going."


(And approaching 3am, and the jokes/puns on twitter are getting really bad for those waiting on word.)


Real_ESPNLeBrun 11:50pm via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Mediator still in meeting but told he's not playing as much of an active role right now.

 

[LadyStanley]

FriedgeHNIC Jan 05, 11:59pm via Web Negotiation that ended NBA lockout was 15 hours. This is entering hour 14.


FriedgeHNIC 12:00am via Web
Oops, this is the start of hour 15. The math gene skipped a generation in our family.


Real_ESPNLeBrun 12:06am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
The morning NY papers just arrived at the NHLPA hotel


FriedgeHNIC 12:08am via Web
Just for fun: NBA lockout ended at 3:40 am.

 

[pepty]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=412844

A tentative agreement on a new CBA has been reached between the NHL and NHL Players Association.

 

[LadyStanley]

Tentative deal reached

adater 2:05am via Web Top sources on both sides tell @denverpost a tentative deal is done on the NHL CBA


Russostrib 2:08am via Web
Sources confirm @adater report the lockout is over!


Real_ESPNLeBrun 2:09am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
A tentative agreement has been reached between NHL and NHLPA - source

aaronward_nhl 2:09am via Twitter for iPhone Deal is done. #TSN


RealKyper 2:10am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Confirmed by @Sportsnet. Tentative #CBA deal reached. Congrats hockey fans!


FriedgeHNIC 2:10am via Web
Tentative agreement reached between NHL and NHLPA


morrisonSNET 2:12am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Word out of NYC deal done

cotsonika 2:11am via Web All the top reporters say it's done. It's done.


TSNBobMcKenzie 2:11am via Twitter for BlackBerry® Lockout is tentatively over.


RenLavoieRDS 2:13am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Tentative deal in the NHL will be confirm soon. #NHL #NHLPA

cotsonika 2:13am via Web I can confirm that the framework of the deal is done.

 

[LadyStanley]

The specifics of agreement

jessespector 2:15am via Tweetbot for iOS For 2013-14 season. RT @RealKyper: Sportsnet learned 64.3m final cap hit.


FriedgeHNIC 2:14am via Web
Two sides settled on contract lengths of 7 years (other free agents), 8 (your own).


RealKyper 2:15am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Sportsnet learned length of #CBA 10 w opt out at 8 yrs.


TSNBobMcKenzie 2:16am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Important documentation and ratification is next phase. Start date and # of games in season still TBA, depending on how long it takes.


stevezipay 2:18am via TweetDeck
What we have is a verbal agreement on major items, more work to be done on start date and number of games


FriedgeHNIC 2:18am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Still need to find out about voting procedures, etc.


SunGarrioch 2:19am via Web
Board of governors and players wil have to ratify the deal. Once that's done it will be back to work. #NHL #NHLPA


FriedgeHNIC 2:20am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
And, after craziness of process, the two sides will carefully examine all paperwork


TGfireandice 2:22am via TweetDeck
Language in tentative deal will have to polished and reviewed, then deal will have to be ratified by union and approved by Board of Govs.


eporterchris 2:22am via UberSocial for BlackBerry
The NHL's new CBA will ultimately need to be ratified by both a majority of the 30 league owners and approximately 740 players.


Russostrib 2:23am via TweetDeck
10-year deal with eight mutual opt-out, $64.3 M 2013-14 cap, 7-year max contracts (8 for own players); believe 2 compliance buyouts

 

[LadyStanley]

Quotes/reaction

SpectorsHockey 2:26am via Web
To paraphrase Gerald Ford, my fellow hockey fans, our long NHL nightmare is finally over!


TGfireandice 2:27am via TweetDeck
Scot Beckenbaugh deserves a lot of credit for helping the sides find the path to an agreement.


RealKyper 2:28am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Told possible reason #CBA deal. Bettman under intense pressure from major sponsors. Sponsors nervous investing again in "devalued product"


RenLavoieRDS 2:28am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Tentative deal yes. But no official deal until both sides agreed on the written language of the CBA.


TGfireandice 2:30am via TweetDeck
Looks like they will play at least 50 games, but when season starts will depend on how long it takes to finalize language, ratify/approve.


cotsonika 2:31am via Web
Definitely need to point out that the language needs to be completed and both the owners and players need to ratify it.


ESPN_Burnside 2:31am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Am told neither side has issues starting season mid-week in order to maximize # games. Building availability an issue.


ESPN_Burnside 2:33am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
As others have noted league will be looking to kick off with as many rivalry games as possible.


RenLavoieRDS 2:33am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Training camp could start this week.


SpectorsHockey 2:34am via Web
Start date to this season has yet to be determined, expect that to come within next 24-48 hours.


SpectorsHockey 2:35am via Web
Hat tip to US federal mediator Scot L. Beckenbaugh. It was his hard work Friday & Saturday which brought two sides back together. #NHLCBA

 

[LadyStanley]

The presser

jessespector 2:40am via Tweetbot for iOS Going to have a press conference soon with "a couple of questions." It'll be Bettman and Fehr together. Finally.


RenLavoieRDS 2:44am via Twitter for BlackBerry® Gary Bettman:"we have reached an agreement of a framework of a new CBA."


FriedgeHNIC 2:44am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Bettman: still a lot of work to be done, but framework is complete.


FriedgeHNIC 2:44am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Not in a position to talk about schedule, maybe more on that later Sunday


stevezipay 2:44am via Twitter for iPhone
Bettman: agreement on framework, no details till later


SunGarrioch 2:45am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Bettman thanks Beckenbaugh and Fehr.


RenLavoieRDS 2:45am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Gary Bettman:"I want to thank Don Fehr. We went true a tough period, but its good to be at this point."


RenLavoieRDS 2:46am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Don Fehr:"we'll get back at business as soon as possible."


FriedgeHNIC 2:47am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Fehr: hopefully fans get back to people who are skating and not the two of us

 

[LadyStanley]

stevezipay 2:54am via TweetDeck Ron Hainsey said pensions,a tough issue, was centerpiece of deal for players, as well as holding on to other rights


RealKyper 2:55am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Sources say new #NHL #CBA deal includes a contract variance of 35% year to year.


Real_ESPNLeBrun 2:57am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Further to @aaronward_nhl reporting Year 2 cap at $64.3 M, I can add that Year 2 floor will be $44 M


RealKyper 2:58am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Also on new #NHL #CBA contract variance lowest number can or be 50% less than highest. Example. 10m-5m


jessespector 2:59am via Tweetbot for iOS
Doan said he'd heard suggestions of locking everyone in a room. "The mediator kind of did that."


TGfireandice 3:01am via TweetDeck
Bettman said they should have more later today on schedule, when season will start, ect.


wyshynski 3:14am via TweetDeck
Reports the NHL will be back in the Olympics for 2014. Yeah, b/c there was any chance that wouldn't happen with the NBC contract.


http://www.fmcs.gov/internet/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=39&itemID=23965
FMCS statement

"On behalf of the FMCS, I want to extend our congratulations to both parties for their important accomplishment. The negotiated agreement represents the successful culmination of a long and difficult road in which the parties ultimately were able to reach mutually acceptable solutions to a wide variety of contentious subjects of bargaining. Of course, the agreement will pave the way for the professional players to return to the ice and for the owners to resume their business operations. But the good news extends beyond the parties directly involved; fans throughout North America will have the opportunity to return to a favorite past time and thousands of working men and women and small businesses will no longer be deprived of their livelihoods Last but surely not least, I want to recognize the extraordinary contribution that my colleague, Scot Beckenbaugh, Deputy Director for Mediation Services, made in providing assistance of the highest caliber to the parties throughout the most critical periods in the negotiations."

RealKyper 3:14am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Sources tell Sportsnet new #CBA deal includes revenue sharing at 200M plus 60M growth fund.


RenLavoieRDS 3:22am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
2 amnesty buy outs per team before season 2013-14. Won't count on the cap but on players share.

 

[LadyStanley]

DarrenDreger 3:31am via Twitter for BlackBerry® Decision on 2014 Oly's will be made outside CBA. Likely NHL will participate. IIHF and IOC discussions to come with league and PA.


(Which is contrary to the tweet posted above)




DarrenDreger 3:33am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Sup discipline: Shanahan 1st, appeal with Bettman 2nd. For 6 or more games neutral third party will decide if necessary.


DarrenDreger 3:29am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Draft lottery will change. All 14 teams fully eligible for 1st pick overall. Weighting system may remain, but 4-move restriction out.


DarrenDreger 3:27am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Opening of training camp either Wed, Thur or Fri. Depends on ratification.


RenLavoieRDS 3:35am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Even if their is no deal about it, the NHL players should play in the next olympics.


FriedgeHNIC 3:37am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Salary arbitration walkaways: cannot happen unless player award is at least $3.5 million, indexed to increase every year at rate salaries do


reporterchris 3:38am via TweetDeck
The deal was completed at approximately 4:45 a.m. ET today -- 16 hours after talks started on Saturday afternoon.


Russostrib 3:40am via TweetDeck
After schedule is released, #mnwild will redistribute tix to season-tix holders; single-game tix expected to go on sale later this week


reporterchris 3:41am via TweetDeck
From players, the biggest issue that got this done was defined benefit pensions. A heavily discussed issue in final bargaining session.


Danwinnik34 3:48am via Twitter for iPhone
Would personally like to thank all players on negotiating committee, staff and other players who were at the meetings, especially those for
Danwinnik34 3:50am via Twitter for iPhone
The ones in NY to get the deal done. It was a marathon and everyone did a great job. Thanks guys @GeorgeParros

 

[LadyStanley]

Aportzline 4:34am via TweetDeck Reported in today's Dispatch that Nationwide Arena was putting ice in main rink on Monday. Apparently other NHL rinks now planning the same.


Real_ESPNLeBrun 4:33am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Last huge issue at the 11th hour was Year 2 cap. Players wouldn't budge off $64.3 M and league finally gave in at the end


DarrenDreger 4:28am via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Now the fun stuff begins...Dallas is putting ice in tomorrow morning. Assume all others arenas will be feverishly doing same this week.


Bruce Arthur ‏@bruce_arthur
Players held the line on a US$64.3-million cap in 2013-14, and got a guarantee it can't drop beyond that in future years of the deal.



Michael Grange ‏@michaelgrange
We asked Scot Beckenbaugh for comment on his status as the NHL's off-season Hart winner he declined: "I'm as famous as I want to be."



Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun
NHL had hoped to change opening of free agency to July 10 but the players stood firm and it remains July 1 in new CBA



Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun
Obviously for this year only free agency will start later because of late season



Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun
On first-year cap: upper limit is $60 M but teams can spend up to $70.2 M. Cap floor is $44 M



Nick Cotsonika ‏@cotsonika
No one should forget what happened. But it's time to heal, for the NHL and players to win back the hardcore customers they took for granted.



Kevin Allen ‏@ByKevinAllen
Here's my story on the NHL's tentative agreement. http://usat.ly/UvCP0T


http://t.co/vlGJEgQJ
http://t.co/vlGJEgQJNick Cotsonika ‏@cotsonika
If my Stanley Cup pick is wrong, who cares? At least I GET TO MAKE a Stanley Cup pick now. I always hate making them -- except now.



Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun
If it's a 50-game season it would start Jan 15; if it's a 48-game season it would start Jan 19

 

[LadyStanley]

Real_ESPNLeBrun 5:00am via TweetDeck Not set in stone yet but probable that NHL's Board of Governors convenes Tuesday here in NYC obviously to vote on the deal


Proteautype 5:02am via Twitter for iPhone
Record will show NHL owners had to be flexible to get a new CBA done, but make no mistake: NHL players did the grand majority of the giving.

 

[LadyStanley]

Bettman, Fehr "framework" presser

 

[LadyStanley]

aaronward_nhl: Told NHLPA likely to take CBA to the Board and Negotiating Committee today. #TSN

Jeremy_Roenick 5:43am via Twitter for iPhone Can we pass Scot Beckenbaugh the credit for getting them in a room for 20 straight hours! #TheDealisDone #HockeyisBack


Jeremy_Roenick 5:54am via Twitter for iPhone
Hockey is back! What is the NHL and NHLPA going to do to get every fan back? Fans deserve something for 4 months of anguish

 

[LadyStanley]

ESPN NHL coverage ‏@ESPN_NHL Watch: Is deal going to be good enough? http://es.pn/WySLdv


Bruce Arthur ‏@bruce_arthur
For the later risers: my column on the end of the NHL lockout: http://www.nationalpost.com/m/wp/sports/nhl/blog.html?b=sports.nationalpost.com/2013/01/06/nhl-lockout-ends-and-now-begins-the-long-hard-work-to-repair-the-damage …



Globe Hockey ‏@globehockey
NHL, players strike tentative deal to end lockout http://t.co/7fmcOD06


NHLPA ‏@NHLPA
The NHLPA and NHL have reached a tentative agreement on the framework of a new CBA: http://ply.rs/gzNYk


JKTHN 7:05am via Twitter for iPad
Don't be surprised if NHL announces a 52-game schedule, assuming CBA is ratified in next couple days.

 

[LadyStanley]

Hainsey, member of NHLPA negotiating committee




Doan

 

[LadyStanley]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...id=rss1&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Some player reaction, apologies to fans, waiting for details on when training camp/season will start.


(And lots of other articles, team specific, on player reaction, etc. out there.)

Hearing a few teams (Dallas for one) have announced home opener.

 

[LadyStanley]

JSportsnet 2:26pm via Twitter for BlackBerry® NHL Board meeting to ratify CBA will be in NYC on Tuesday at the earliest, Wednesday at the latest.


Confirmation of earlier speculation.

 

[LadyStanley]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...id=rss1&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Mirtle analyzing some of the key points of the new CBA

 

[LadyStanley]

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks...eved-to-have-it-over-with-and-moving-forward/
Sharks lost 100 STH during lockout (still have 14,000 STH). Have some promotions proposed; will depend on how/if 2700 non-STH seats sell to games (and "how far" they can go WRT league rules).


aaronward_nhl 3:00pm via Twitter for iPhone
Told NHLPA plan is to get CBA deal in summary form into the hands of the membership in the next 24 hrs. #TSN


Real_ESPNLeBrun 3:02pm via Twitter for BlackBerry®
NHL is proposing April 5 trade deadline regardless of start date. But NHLPA and NHL still haven't agreed on critical dates. So we'll see ...

 

[LadyStanley]

SunGarrioch 3:12pm via Twitter for BlackBerry® All teams have received from the league is notification they've agreed to a CBA. Nothing else. Teams waiting on transition and logistics.

 

[LadyStanley]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=412928
Can either side claim victory?

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=412932
CP: hurry up mode to prepare for games

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/06/nbc-on-new-cba-agreement-lets-drop-the-puck/
NBC: drop the puck

“Doc, Edzo, Pierre and our entire production team are counting the seconds until the season begins so we can get back to doing what we love: telling the story of the annual quest to win the Stanley Cup, the greatest trophy in sports. Let’s drop the puck.â€

NBC’s lead play-by-play man and broadcasting legend Doc Emrick followed with a thought of his own.

“Only one chance to make a good first impression. I have no doubt the players will do just that. They will have to. The effect of even a two-game losing streak will be four.â€

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/...wont-happen-this-season-possible-for-2013-14/
Realignment possible for 13-14

 

[LadyStanley]

http://spectorshockey.net/blog/nhl-nhlpa-reach-tentative-agreement-on-new-cba/
Sounds like trade deadline would be March 5, and free agency 7/5

 

[LadyStanley]

http://video.sharks.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=125&id=191865&navid=TW
Sharks EVP of business operations talks to media about preparations for camp/season.

(AIUI, the ice is not down currently @ HP Pavilion; but takes ~24-48 hours to make. There are a number of events in the next couple of weeks -- concerts, etc., that may impact when ice actually goes in.)

 

[LadyStanley]

RealKyper 7:03pm via Twitter for BlackBerry® Confirmed #NHL Board of Gov meeting will be this Wed in NYC to ratify new #CBA deal. Oh.. to be a fly on that wall!


ByKevinAllen 7:01pm via Web
Much to do before NHL schedule is decided. usat.ly/WmZA1k


http://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...id=rss1&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Meet Beckenbaugh