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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

NHL, Players’ Union Partner With Organization To Fight Homophobia In Sports

The You Can Play Project will conduct seminars at the NHL’s rookie symposium and make its resources and personnel available to teams. Players will be able to seek counseling or ask questions regarding sexual orientation.

2013/04/11

NHL Lockout Is Officially Over, Training Camps Set To Open

The lockout finally ended Saturday night following another tough negotiation that nearly delayed training camps even longer.

2013/01/12

Bill Daly, Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner Gary Bettman of the National Hockey League (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHLPA Ratifies New Deal, One More Step Before Camps Can Open

NHL players are ready to go back to work, but the lockout isn’t over yet. The owners and union now must sign a memorandum of understanding before training camps can open.

2013/01/12

Ilya Kovalchuk (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Devils’ Kovalchuk Cutting KHL Stay Short; Damage Already Done

Ilya Kovalchuk’s desire to remain in the KHL must have burned Lou Lamoriello and the Devils up.

2013/01/11

NHL Owners Approve New Labor Deal; Gary Bettman Apologizes To Fans

“Most importantly to our fans, who love and have missed NHL hockey, I am sorry,” Bettman said. “I know that an explanation or an apology will not erase the hard feelings that have built up over the past few months, but I owe you an apology nevertheless.”

2013/01/09

Ilya Kovalchuk (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Devils Believe llya Kovalchuk Will Return To Team Once Lockout Is Officially Lifted

Kovalchuk, who signed a 15-year, $100 million contract with New Jersey in 2010, played in a KHL game Tuesday. He told Russian media he was playing to stay in shape pending the end of the lockout.

2013/01/08

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly (Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images for NHL)

NHL Appears Headed Toward 48-Game Season As Opposed To 50-Game Season

“I think 48 is most likely at this point, unless the players can expedite their ratification process,” NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly wrote in an email Monday to The Associated Press.

2013/01/07

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr (credits: Jim Rogash (L), Chip Somodevilla (R) / Getty Images)

Your Questions About The NHL Lockout Explained

Lockout issues tend to be complicated. Here’s a closer look at the issues keeping the sides from reaching an agreement.

2013/01/05

Gary Bettman (credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images) and Donald Fehr (credit: Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Little Movement As NHL Lockout Reaches 111th Day

If there is going to be a hockey season, the NHL and the players’ association can’t afford many more days like this.

2013/01/04

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Key Issues Remain As Union, NHL Resume Labor Talks

After a long night of talks, the NHL and the union are returning to negotiations — just later than expected.

2013/01/03

NHL, NHLPA Determined To Work Toward A Deal

The NHL and the union are back at the bargaining table and seem determined to work toward a deal to save the hockey season.

2013/01/01

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Silverman: Winter Classic Is Nowhere To Be Found On Your TV

If there had been no lockout this year, this would have been the biggest and best of the outdoor events that the NHL has presented.

2013/01/01

NHL, NHLPA Plan To Meet On Monday

After two days of questions and answers, the NHL and the players’ association now need to figure out if they are ready to bargain again in what could be a last chance to save the hockey season.

2012/12/30

NHL, NHLPA Spend Day On Conference Calls

The league and the players’ association spent much of Saturday talking to each other via conference call. The conversations were strictly for the purpose of sharing information regarding the new contract offer.

2012/12/29