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With federal mediators stepping into the NHL's labor fray, Craig Custance looks at where they might be able to find areas of compromise among the key remaining issues prolonging the league's work stoppage.

Blog | Conversation | November 27, 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

With a potential lockout looming and the CBA expiring, NHL teams are scrambling to get deals done under the old system. Craig Custance examines why.

Blog | Conversation | September 13, 2012

With the CBA talks getting under way, Craig Custance takes a look at what's next for NHL realignment and the Winnipeg Jets' second season in the Southeast Division.

Blog | Conversation | August 07, 2012

Craig Custance writes that while there is no real sense of urgency when it comes to the upcoming labor negotiations between the owners and the NHLPA, many players are already saving money in case there ends up being a lockout.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2012

Craig Custance checks with sources around the league to see if the NHL is benefiting from the NBA lockout.

Blog | Conversation | November 10, 2011

E.J. Hradek takes a quick glance at the 2010-11 Atlantic Division landscape. He thinks the Pens look as solid as ever, while the Islanders continue to baffle -- and the Rangers, Flyers and Devils could all be interesting contenders in their own right.

Blog | Conversation | September 13, 2010

DETROIT -- Major League Baseball had hoped the new Basic Agreement could be finished Friday and announced before the World Series began. Hence Rob Manfred and the Players Association worked all Friday to try to get it done. They finally announced the...

Blog | Conversation | October 22, 2006

Welcome to The Show. On Wednesday, ESPN's NHL expert Bill Clement will stop in to try and make sense NHL's latest labor talks. The former NHL All-Star, who played for 11 years in the NHL with Philadelphia, Washington and Calgary, is the game...

Chat | February 15, 2005

Welcome to The Show. On Monday, ESPN's NHL expert Bill Clement will stop in to try and make sense of what's sure to be an interesting weekend of last-ditch labor talks. The former NHL All-Star, who played for 11 years in the NHL with Philade...

Chat | February 04, 2005

Almost every playoff pairing features a good rivalry that will only get stronger after the puck is dropped.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2004

Drastic rules changes are needed to bring excitement back and increase scoring.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2004

How do you keep from obsessing about the coming labor war? Try a first half as exciting and surprising as this season's.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2004

Hatcher's Wings? Fedorov's Ducks? Kariya's Avs?

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2003

The flashy Red Wings are prepared to shift gears in their pursuit of a fourth Stanley Cup in eight years.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2003

Players looking for offers around the NHL will find increasing competition among their union brothers this summer.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2003