http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Bruising Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference, an involved union participant during labor talks, tells ESPN.com's Katie Strang about the memorable marathon session, his thoughts on the 2013 season and more in the New York Minute.]]> January 21, 2013 14:22:03 PST Two words can sum up Andrew Ference's reaction to the NHL lockout settlement and his team's return to action for a shortened 2013 season: Relief and e...]]> January 07, 2013 08:55:46 PST The NHL and the union's main negotiating teams met for 30 minutes before ending talks for the evening.]]> January 01, 2013 07:52:30 PST After weeks of limited contact between the NHL and NHLPA over the holidays, the two sides are now back to swapping proposals.]]> December 31, 2012 09:35:05 PST There was no formal negotiating session following Sunday's round of informational discussions between the NHL and NHLPA, although the two sides plan to meet again Monday, according to the union.]]> December 30, 2012 11:46:42 PST The NHL and NHLPA resumes informational discussions Sunday, although there was no formal bargaining sessions scheduled yet, a source said.]]> December 29, 2012 11:57:20 PST Looking back at the NHL labor negotiations in 2012 is akin to that sensation you get when you scratch your fingernails on a blackboard. But we will re-visit this sordid (and still unfinished) saga from the start, writes Pierre LeBrun.]]> December 20, 2012 08:13:01 PST The NHL Players' Association says it is ready to resume talks in the labor dispute but is waiting for league negotiators to feel the same way.]]> December 19, 2012 13:29:20 PST Relations between the NHL and NHLPA have yet to thaw since Friday, when the league made a preemptive strike to send the lockout battle to the courts.]]> December 17, 2012 14:48:36 PST As we run out of time on a possible NHL season, there's plenty of blame to go around, writes Pierre LeBrun.]]> December 17, 2012 05:37:37 PST With the contentious battle between the NHL and NHLPA now headed to the courts, the NHLPA will be taking the next step toward dissolving the union.]]> December 15, 2012 09:23:55 PST The NHLPA moved one step closer to disbanding the union with a preliminary vote toward disclaiming interest, and the NHL fired back with a pre-emptive strike of its own as the two sides appear be headed for what could be a nasty court battle.]]> December 14, 2012 08:18:15 PST President Barack Obama is urging the NHL and the players' association to "do right by your fans" and find a solution to the league's lockout.]]> December 13, 2012 13:22:42 PST The NHL and NHLPA met with federal mediators for a second straight day Thursday, but the meetings apparently were unproductive again.]]> December 13, 2012 11:06:32 PST The NHL and the players' association met with federal mediators, not with each other, in the latest round of fruitless negotiations.]]> December 12, 2012 07:07:46 PST