I doubt the NHL will ever call a secret owner's vote, the official line is that they are unanimously behind Bettman.
I doubt the fans can force the union to call a vote. Why?, because the fans think there should be one? The fans have been behind the owners, what influence or leverage do they hold on the players now? If people think there are unfair labour practices going on, they can get a lawyer and make formal charges.
The union just proposed a 24 per cent rollback that seemed to stun some players with its 'pain factor' to their wallets. And that was turned down by the NHL. Why would the players call a vote now? To make more concessions?
I'd be pretty sure if the players decided to discuss a Cap, their 24 per cent rollback as it stands would be off the table. The new cap formula would be the provision that handles the wage restraint and cost certainty. The 24 per cent rollback was the bait to the NHL to avoid a Cap. That was turned down.
Do you want a vote because of the impending artificial and yet-to-be-called NHL drop dead date? It's a lockout not a strike.
Internal politics within the union would dictate whether a vote would be called. If the PA members thought they had enough votes to accept Bettman's so-called counter proposal (incl. dropping salary arbitration) they could demand a vote. If Goodenow and the 30 player reps thought the players' had overwhelming sentiments to accept a cap, I'm supposing the executive would then consider that. If the players don't like their player reps it is up to them to change them.
I doubt any PA member would vote in the positive to accept Bettman's proposals as it stands including deleting the 'arbitration provision'.
There would have to be at least some sort of Memorandum of Agreement between both sides drawn up for the members to vote on; I haven't seen anything. Do you just want them to vote on whether to wrap the rope around their necks and accept whatever Bettman demands, in order to play? The union might as well just close up shop.
Some people are suggesting that there are secret talks going on. That would be the best hope for a solution at this point. I'm not aware of any talks though. From where I sit, the situation looks bleak.