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Labor negotiations brought high drama to New York on Thursday night, writes Scott Burnside.

NEW YORK -- Before our eyes, we watch the art of the deal ... or the art of the implosion. Which will it be? As one source close to the negotiations aimed at ending the almost-three-month NHL lockout told ESPN.com Thursday morning, it's close. ...

By now, everyone connected to the NHL lockout should have the common sense to temper even the remotest hint of optimism that something is going to happen to break the labor impasse. Frankly, given the shambles this negotiation represents, that par...

Bringing in a third party to CBA negotiations won't cause a miracle if both sides continue to dig in their heels, writes Scott Burnside.

As the two warring sides re-entered conference rooms on Friday, the fourth straight day of negotiations, in a no-longer-secret location in Manhattan, it struck us that for two groups that have suffered varying crises of leadership, this is where the ...

Andrew Ference is ignoring the roller coaster of emotions that would come with following the latest in CBA negotiations by enjoying his time in the Czech Republic, writes Scott Burnside.

DALLAS -- Looking for an indication of the importance of this week's labor negotiations? NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, a regular attendee at the USA Hockey's annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, declined at the last minute to make t...

It's not hard to imagine that somewhere down the road we will look back at this weekend and mark it as a turning point in the negotiations between the National Hockey League and its players. The question is whether we will remember it as the momen...

Does Bettman have the icy will to destroy that which is dear to him to eliminate any kind of leverage the event might represent in negotiations for the players?

Even with a lockout looming, the differences in dynamics surrounding the talks are stark when compared with negotiations of the past. But are they enough to save a hockey season? Scott Burnside takes a look.

Should anyone be up in arms over the NHL's CBA proposal that was long on demands but short on details? The simple answer is no, writes Scott Burnside.

The NHL has all but finalized details to hold next year's Winter Classic between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium, while continuing negotiations for a second outdoor rink in Detroit where ancillary events would be held, a source said.

The NHL board of governors approved a new four-conference format, but questions remain about playoff seeding, fighting's effect on the brain and pending negotiation on the next collective bargaining agreement.

University of Denver star Tyler Bozak will sign with the Maple Leafs, a team source told ESPN.com.

The Coyotes are on the verge of signing their captain, Shane Doan, to a long-term contract.

After meeting privately for more than an hour Thursday evening, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and his players' association counterpart Bob Goodenow are expected to speak sometime next week and set a new date for the next round of negotiations for a new co