Posts About "Donald Fehr"
Rebooting World Cup of Hockey to be Part of NHL Labour Talks
June 23rd, 2019 VANCOUVER — With labour talks having already begun on an informal basis, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and union chief Don Fehr are in favour of rebooting the World Cup of Hockey tournament and holding it every four years. The stumbling block to laying...
The Impact of the World Cup of Hockey: A Panel Discussion
September 18th, 2016 When it comes to growing any sport, it takes a lot of time and effort. The NHL has focused on promoting the league from non-traditional markets in the United States to overseas in Europe. On the other end of the spectrum, there are the grassroots programs such as Hockey 4 Youth that aim to get Canadian youth into the game, which...
NHL and NHLPA Reach Agreement on New CBA: Game On!
January 6th, 2013 Without a CBA since September 15th, the NHL and NHLPA have finally put to rest the lockout, tentatively finalizing a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement.
How Scot Beckenbaugh is Ending the Lockout
January 5th, 2013 Although the players and league did not meet to discuss a new CBA together on Friday, more real progress will have been made on this day than in any previous negotiation session, and it will result in the end of the NHL lockout.
When the NHL Comes Back, So Will You
December 28th, 2012 I err on the side of caution with almost everything so bear with me when I say this. When the NHL comes back, whenever that might be, you will too. And so will you. And you. And you in the back there…you, too. It’s been a long 104 days without the NHL in our lives. We’ve missed Opening Night, one of the greatest days of the...
Christmas Greetings From Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr
December 24th, 2012 As Christmas approaches, Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr have written a letter to hockey fans everywhere. In it, they'd like to explain their holiday plans. They also discuss their desires and wishes for you and your family.
Top Negotiators of NHL's CBA An Embarrassment
December 22nd, 2012 There comes a point when ridiculous becomes even more ridiculous. This seems to happen every week in the NHL CBA negotiations. There is no doubt plenty of blame to go around on both sides, but all signs point to the egos at the very top being the reason we’re still not playing hockey. If you had told me back in September the...
Lockout Losses - NHL Players that Paid the Price
December 14th, 2012 With more than one-third on the 2012-13 NHL season, including the All-Star game and the Winter Classic, already cancelled due to the owners locking out the players over a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), time is now running out to negotiate and sign a new CBA and save the remaining part of the season. With all the NHL games...
NHL Lockout: What NHL Fans Can Learn From MLB Fans
December 14th, 2012 After the latest round of disappointments from the world of the NHL lockout, the harsh reality of another lost season becomes more and more of a reality for NHL fans. With this seemingly inevitable conclusion coming closer and closer every day, fans still hold onto one simple question: "What can we do to make this not happen...
2012 NHL Lockout: Bettman Disappointed Beyond Belief
December 7th, 2012 When the NHL owners and players emerged from their meetings Tuesday night there was a sense that some real, productive progress was made in somehow getting a new CBA signed, sealed and delivered. After some shaky meetings Wednesday night, the NHLPA presented the NHL with a new proposal Thursday, which of course the NHL rejected....
Ending the Lockout: The Owner Playbook
December 4th, 2012 All that will be remembered from this lockout years from now is how a handful of owners came to their senses and "saved the season".
NHL Will Never Completely Break Union
December 1st, 2012 The NHL Players' Association has long been considered one of the strongest unions not only in sports, but in any industry. They are a different type of monster. That’s why back in 2004 when the NHL released a report they had lost $273 million the previous year there was a collective gasp in the hockey world. They knew trouble was on...
NHL Mediation: Bad Idea For CBA Talks
November 27th, 2012 The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association made big news today in agreeing to meet with United States federal mediators in hopes of reaching a new collective bargaining agreement. Both sides will meet Wednesday according to multiple reports including ESPN. The mediation will be conducted by the Federal...
