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The National Hockey League's lockout, which has surpassed the 10-day players' strike in 1992 as the longest work stoppage in hockey history, has led to a significant development. Despite the management's request to the International Ice Hockey Federation, NHL players have been given permission to
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With the NHL lockout in its 16th day, several players are seeking opportunities to play in other leagues around the world. Jari Kurri, a forward-defenceman for the Los Angeles Kings, will return to his native Finland to play in the Finnish League, while Peter Forsberg, a highly acclaimed rookie of
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The National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) has submitted a revised counter-offer to the owners in an effort to reach a new contract agreement before the scheduled season openers on October 15. The proposed deal was presented to Commissioner Gary Bettman and the Board of Governors on Tuesday, following a
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The ongoing players' strike in Major League Baseball could result in significant losses for the industry, with up to $280 million in lost merchandise sales. Retailers are postponing orders for goods due to uncertainty about the resumption of play in the spring, which is expected to cut 10 percent
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The National Hockey League owners have agreed to a tax on gate receipts as part of their latest proposal, but the players have rejected the deal due to a separate tax on payrolls that they see as a disguised salary cap. National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) executive director
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National Hockey League Players' Association leader Bob Goodenow and Commissioner Gary Bettman met for 6 1/2 hours on Tuesday to discuss a revised proposal from the owners, but the outcome remains unclear. The two parties are at a critical juncture, with the players adamant against a salary cap
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Negotiations between National Hockey League owners and players have reached an impasse, leaving the start of the new season uncertain. The two sides have been without a collective bargaining agreement for over a year, and the deadline for a deal is rapidly approaching. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has threatened to
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The National Hockey League (NHL) labor dispute is intensifying, with Commissioner Gary Bettman and National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) executive director Bob Goodenow struggling to reach a agreement on key issues like revenue sharing, rookie salaries, and arbitration rules. The standoff is putting the start of the season, scheduled
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With the loss of Sylvain Lefebvre and Bob Rouse, Toronto Maple Leafs coach Pat Burns is banking on Dmitri Mironov to step up his game and become a key pillar in the team's defence. The National Hockey League season is just around the corner, and Burns is expecting
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The Boston Bruins secured a 6-4 National Hockey League preseason victory over the Montreal Canadiens last night, thanks in large part to a strong final period. Marc Potvin, Jon Rohloff, and Bryan Smolinski all scored in the third period to seal the win, with Potvin's rebound goal coming
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The Boston Bruins started their training camp yesterday with over 70 players on board, including eight goalies vying for the number one spot. Absent was holdout Cam Neely, the 50-goal scorer suffering from cranky knees. Bruins general manager Harry Sinden stated that the next move in Neely's contract
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Gary Bettman, the National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner, intervened in the contract dispute between the New York Rangers and Mike Keenan, who had signed a five-year contract with the Rangers but then jumped to the St. Louis Blues. Bettman rejected the trade engineered by the Rangers and Blues, which would
