The NHL and its players remain optimistic that there is enough time to agree to a new CBA before it expires in less than six weeks.
May 2012 - Hockey Wiretap
NHL, Players Still Optimistic About CBA
Lubomir Visnovsky Still Waiting For Grievance Hearing
Lubomir Visnovsky was traded by the Ducks to the Islanders for a second round pick in June.
Shane Doan Hopes To Re-Sign With Coyotes
Shane Doan is exploring his options in free agency but still hopes to re-sign with the Coyotes.
Red Wings Looking To Improve Blue Line
The Red Wings continue to search for an improvement to their blue line following the retirement of Nicklas Lidstrom and departure of Brad Stuart.
Leafs Still Searching For No. 1 Goaltender
The Leafs had five different goaltenders lead the team in games played over the past seven seasons.
Stars Encouraged By Depth, Promising Prospects
The Stars failed to make the 2012 playoffs, but they enter 12-13 with solid depth and promising prospects.
Sharks Could Sign Shane Doan
Shane Doan is seeking a $30 million contract over four seasons.
Leafs Sign Morgan Reilly To Contract
Morgan Rielly was selected fifth overall at the NHL Entry Draft by the Maple Leafs
Kings Signs First Round Pick Tanner Pearson
Tanner Pearson was the 30th overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft.
Ryan Kesler Won't Be Ready Before December
Ryan Kesler won't be ready to return from offseason shoulder and wrist surgeries until December.
Griffin Reinhart Signs Contract With Islanders
Griffin Reinhart had 12 goals and 24 assists in 58 games with Edmonton of the WHL last season.
Tuukka Rask Comfortable With One-Year Deal
Tuukka Rask signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal in June after taking over the Bruins' goalie job from Tim Thomas.
Brooklyn Trying To Land Islanders For 2015
While Barclays Center in Brooklyn will seat 18,000 for basketball, it would only seat 14,500 for hockey.
Dmitry Korobov Signs With Lightning
The Lightning have signed defenseman Dmitry Korobov to a two-year, two-way contract.
NHLPA Waits For Financial Information
The major point of contention for the NHL and NHLPA moving forward will be the financial issues.
Flyers Give Laviolette More Time
The Flyers and head coach Peter Laviolette have agreed to a two-year contract extension.