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Craig Custance writes that now there is a long-term CBA in place, NHL teams need to find creative ways to generate new revenues.

Blog | Conversation | February 20, 2013

There are some who believe the NHLPA's disclaimer of interest could expedite an agreement ... others think it could crush the NHL in years of court battles. Craig Custance explains the true impact of the move.

Blog | Conversation | December 17, 2012

Taking the path of decertification could be risky and time-consuming for the NHL Players' Association, writes Craig Custance.

Craig Custance explains how some NHL clubs may feel a salary cap pinch under a new CBA and why some teams may want to seek an amnesty provision similar to that currently used in the NBA.

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2012

Peter Keating explains why the NHL's current collective bargaining woes won't be alleviated until the league permanently addresses its revenue sharing system.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2012

An anonymous players poll revealed zero support among players for commissioner Gary Bettman, strong support for gay marriage and a surprising nominee for the U.S. presidency.

Blog | Conversation | October 10, 2012

While the NHL on Thursday announced the cancelation of games through Oct. 24, a condensed schedule remains a possibility, Craig Custance writes. Of course, that has its own pitfalls.

Blog | Conversation | October 04, 2012

Are the Oilers on the move to Seattle? Don't count on it. Craig Custance explains why meetings between the team's ownership and a new potential NHL market amount to little more than a leverage play.

Blog | Conversation | September 25, 2012

Craig Custance reports that the NHL -- lured by financial incentives, fan interest and the city's sizable media market -- might be setting up shop in the Emerald City through expansion rather than relocation.

Blog | Conversation | September 20, 2012

TOP THINGS TO KNOW 1. The NHL's collective bargaining agreement will expire at 11:59 p.m. ET Sept. 15. If a new agreement is not reached, a lockout will begin Sept. 16. 2. The first 2012-13 regular-season games are scheduled for Oct. 11, the latest...

With a lockout all but finalized in the NHL, Craig Custance looks behind the lines to see where the players and owners stand in the battle of who will blink first.

Blog | Conversation | September 14, 2012

The gang is back and in a combative mood, despite the summer vacations. They kick off another season by taking on the CBA negotiations. Here we go again. SCOTT BURNSIDE: Greetings and welcome back. It's always a pleasure to catch up with you, Pier...

The NHL and NHLPA remained at an impasse in the latest round of collective bargaining talks as the deadline for a lockout looms.

Hockey. Regular guys. Labor woes. Potential soul-crushing lockout. Discuss. PAUL GRANT: The NHL and NHLPA are meeting this week, talking about the collective bargaining agreement. What's going to happen here, guys? Dave, start us off. DAVID WAL...

Negotiations between the NHL and NHL Players' Association on a new collective bargaining agreement will resume Thursday in New York.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expects negotiations with the players' association on a new collective bargaining agreement to begin in a couple of weeks.