When the NHL and NHLPA meet on Tuesday, the owners who are entering these talks for the first time must bring new ideas to the table that will bring the sides closer on the important labor issues.
Patrick Caisse of TVA Sports shared the details of the meeting.
The owners/players meeting will begin at approximately 2 p.m. at the Westin Times Square, NYC #Lockout #NHL #NHLPA
— Patrick Caisse (@PatrickCaisse) December 4, 2012
There are four owners attending Tuesday's meeting who have not been a consistent presence in meetings during the lockout. They are Mark Chipman of the Winnipeg Jets, Larry Tanenbaum of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ronald Burkle of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Jeffrey Vinik of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Of the four owners mentioned above, there is one man who could play a huge role in helping end this lockout, as Pierre LeBrun of TSN points out.
To me key in Tuesday's meeting is inclusion of Pens owner Ron Burkle. He's a big time dealmaker. Brings a lot of credibility to the table.
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) December 3, 2012
Burkle is respected among the players and is a very smart bu ...
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NHL Lockout: New Owners Entering CBA Talks Must Bring New Ideas to the Table
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