NHL offer today at 50-50...Biggest issue is to honour existing contracts...players will get full value of contract in deferred dollars.
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) October 17, 2012
I think after today developments there is some hope that a settlement could be reached or at least it's possible that both sides could agree to a new CBA. What is even more exciting is there is a chance that we could have a full 82 game NHL season. Or at least from my vantage point -- it would appear that the two sides are "finally" making some progress after the NHL owners put forward what appears to be a serious proposal now.
Per player source,clarification is needed on HRR definition in league proposal,appears in new offer player share is lowered.Also 'salary
— Aaron Ward (@aaronward_nhl) October 17, 2012
guarantee/protection',to allow to go from 57% to 50%,means players would likely be paid back by themselves,out of their share in the
— Aaron Ward (@aaronward_nhl) October 17, 2012
Being told there's plenty of good traction tonight over CBA. Still a lot of work to be done, but this could move relatively quickly.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) October 17, 2012
New PHT -Next CBA meetings will indeed take place Thursday dlvr.it/2KpBm3
— Joe Yerdon (@JoeYerdonPHT) October 17, 2012
Players cautiously optimistic after NHL offer es.pn/R8WJJL
— ESPN NHL coverage (@ESPN_NHL) October 17, 2012
