The NHL has imposed a lockout upon its players as the two sides remain far apart on the core economic issues of a new deal.

The deadline for a new deal with September 15th.

Training camps will not open until a new CBA is reached.

"Today, we suggested that the parties meet in advance of the owners' self-imposed deadline of midnight tonight. Don Fehr, myself and several players on the negotiating committee were in the city and prepared to meet. The NHL said that it saw no purpose in having a formal meeting," NHLPA special counsel Steve Fehr said in a statement. "There have been and continue to be private, informal discussions between representatives of both sides."

Sidney Crosby, like many other players, said he'd consider playing overseas in the event of a lockout.

According to one agent, several of his players had already reached tentative agreements to play in Europe.