Contract Issues Emerge as Final Hurdle in N.H.L. Talks

[doniceage]

After a week of negotiations, the N.H.L. and its players association have drawn close to agreement on several key issues, remaining far apart in only one main area: players’ contract rights.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/12/sp...-in-talks.html

[Devlin]

Thought it may have taken a turn for the better. Not now though.

[centrehice]

I've heard nothing but bad things.

NHL saying players MUST take a decrease again, or nothing will happen. This league does not deserve it's fans.

This season is over, and who even knows if there will be a next year other than a league full of never-was scabs.