[superdude211]

The NHL and NHLPA will meet in New York on Saturday in an attempt to reach agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. In fact, The Hockey News is reporting that the sides have already agreed in principle to a deal that includes a $45-million salary cap, and could 'un-cancel' the season Saturday
Asked if there was any way a deal won't get done, a source close to the talks told The Hockey News, "not that I can see. I couldn't possibly imagine the idea that somebody is going to try to make a name for themselves in the last minute here."

That being said, there is not a deal until a deal is officially announced


http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=115396

More Info:

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/3405818

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/artic...18_170817_1040

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=1994750

[superdude211]

The NHL season is expected to be "un-canceled" Saturday in New York.

A player close to the talks who asked to remain anonymous told The Hockey News the two sides have agreed to a deal in principle that features a $45-million salary cap. Asked if there was any way a deal won't get done, the player said,
"not that I can see. I couldn't possibly imagine the idea that somebody is going to try to make a name for themselves in the last minute here."

Following two days of media speculation that backroom talks between players and owners were taking place in an attempt to "un-cancel" the 2004-05 season, the NHL Players' Association issued a press release Friday night confirming it would be meeting with the league in New York on Saturday. If the two sides are as close as expected, an agreement in principle could be made public tomorrow.

http://www.thehockeynews.com/en/head...t=954945254360

[Red Rocket]

yea man, thats awesome, ive been gettin news about it over, its soon not gonna be game ova, but game on, and im loving every bit of it. Cant wait to see the leafs back on ice, and any NHL team for that matter. The only hockey fix ive been gettin, is stepping on the ice, every monday night.

[speedythief]

28-game season plus a playoffs. Even if it is a product of incompetancy, it will still make for a damn pretty exciting season. Every game will be worth so much.

[Zach]

I will take 28 games plus playoffs. Better than nothing. Go Red Wings!!! (yes I realize I said this on a Toronto board)

And who is one of the players to have ressurected this? My boy - The Mayor of Hockey-Town - Steve Yzerman

[superdude211]

Actually i think it was Wayne Gretzky and Mario that helped bring it back

[Zach]

Originally Posted by superdude211

Actually i think it was Wayne Gredzky and Mario that helped bring it back

Yeah but I was watching ESPN and they said that Stevie was also in the process.

Step 1. Get hockey season going again
Step 2. Get rid of Bettman's stupid ***
Step 3. Get rid of Goodenow's stupid ***

[speedythief]

Originally Posted by Zach

Yeah but I was watching ESPN and they said that Stevie was also in the process.

Step 1. Get hockey season going again
Step 2. Get rid of Bettman's stupid ***
Step 3. Get rid of Goodenow's stupid ***

1. Yes!
2. Yes!!
3. Yes!!!

[superdude211]

You know it dosen't really matter who helped bring it back i'm just happy hockey is back

[Zach]

Originally Posted by speedythief

1. Yes!
2. Yes!!
3. Yes!!!

I deserve a customized jersey for my suggestions. ar tickets to see my wings play down here

[Zach]

Originally Posted by superdude211

You know it dosen't really matter who helped bring it back i'm just happy hockey is back

That is most important

[speedythief]

I think we should remember that hockey isn't actually back yet, and just because Wayne and Mario are involved tomorrow doesn't mean it will be fixed.

Why didn't those two get involved months ago?

[Zach]

Originally Posted by speedythief

Why didn't those two get involved months ago?

that is why i was pissed at the players. waiting until after the 11th hour, as they say on espn, to decide on a cap gestimate. highly pissed me off. they couldn't propose this back in november. just a waste of time all this waiting.

[Turkish Delight]

No please no.
A 28 game season would be only set out to make some of the money that they have lost with this lockout.
Just fix the game, and come back next year and start it the real way, not like this.