Recent NHL news

As the offseason winds down and camp nears, NHL and NHLPA still far apart on a new agreement
TORONTO — The first truly tense moments of the NHL’s collective bargaining negotiations have arrived.
 
Philadelphia Flyers agree to 6-year contract extension with forward Wayne Simmonds
(AP, August 16, 2012; 3:35 PM)
 
Bettman says ‘wide gap’ remains in NHL labor talks in response to NHLPA offer
(AP, August 15, 2012; 7:09 PM)
 
NHL owners evaluating 1st proposal by NHLPA in ongoing labor talks in Toronto
(AP, August 14, 2012; 5:10 PM)
 
Montreal Canadiens sign leading-scorer Max Pacioretty to 6-year contract extension
(AP, August 13, 2012; 11:29 PM)
 
New Jersey Devils sign first-round draft pick, forward Stefan Matteau, son of former Ranger
(AP, August 14, 2012; 5:09 PM)
 
NHLPA prepared to present ‘alternate view’ in making counteroffer in NHL labor talks
(AP, August 13, 2012; 7:54 PM)
 
Hip surgery for Flyers veteran Lilja adds to Philadelphia’s problems on defense
(AP, August 13, 2012; 6:38 PM)
 
Colorado Avalanche sign 1-year contract extension with goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere
(AP, August 13, 2012; 4:02 PM)
 
NHL, NHLPA address side issues in New York; counterproposal expected in Toronto next week
(AP, August 10, 2012; 7:07 PM)
 
Devils sign former Senators forward Bobby Butler to 2-way contract
(AP, August 9, 2012; 6:33 PM)
 
Bettman: NHL prepared to lockout players if no deal reached by Sept. 15
(AP, August 9, 2012; 6:15 PM)
 
Maple Leafs sign 1st-round draft pick Tyler Biggs to 3-year deal
(AP, August 9, 2012; 5:57 PM)
 
Hurricanes sign Jeff Skinner to 6-year contract extension worth $34 million through 2019
(AP, August 8, 2012; 1:21 PM)
 
Radio personality sues Predators over injury during ‘human hockey puck’ accident
(AP, August 8, 2012; 6:32 PM)
 
Short on defense, Flyers give Bourdon an extension; sign top draft pick, Laughton
(AP, August 8, 2012; 5:17 PM)
 
Flyers D Meszaros has surgery to repair Achilles tendon, out indefinitely
(AP, August 7, 2012; 10:01 PM)
 
Sides agree still sufficient time to reach NHL deal; NHLPA cautions against lockout
(AP, August 7, 2012; 12:37 AM)
 
Sides agree still sufficient time to reach NHL deal; NHLPA cautions against lockout
(AP, August 6, 2012; 7:40 PM)
 
NHL labor negotiations plentiful and cordial, yet a new agreement still seems miles away
(AP, August 2, 2012; 10:48 PM)
 
Kings sign 1st-round pick Tanner Pearson to 3-year, entry-level deal
(AP, August 3, 2012; 6:21 PM)
 
Wild defeats Ducks in overtime
(McClatchyTribune (MCT), February 26, 2011; 1:40 AM)