Taking legal action is the only option left for the NHL and NHLPA in this lockout because neither side is willing to negotiate in good faith right now.
However, if these legal actions don't lead to more negotiating, the NHL could operate a lot differently in the fall of 2013.
There are so many possibilities if both sides pursue further legal actions, and all parties involved have a lot to lose in court. It's not worth risking what each side already has now.
According to TSN's Aaron Ward, the players' union is exploring another legal option in their labor battle with the NHL.
NHLPA Executive Board voted last night,to give players a vote to AUTHORIZE Exec Board to chose to proceed on Disclaimer of Interest #TSN
— Aaron Ward (@aaronward_nhl) December 14, 2012
The league quickly responded on Friday (via NHL press release):
Today, in response to information indicating that NHL Players have or will be asked to vote to authorize the National Hockey League Players' Association's Executive Board to proceed to "disclaim interest" in continuing to represent the Players in collective bargaining, the National Hock ...
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NHL Lockout: Legal Action Is Only Option When League and NHLPA Won’t Negotiate
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