Johan Hedberg believes that if the NHL owners get what they want, the NHL will not survive as the best league in the world. He also feels that some players will not come back if NHL does not honor the contracts they signed. NYPOST
For those NHL fans that are optimistic that an NHL season is going to happen are in need of a reality check. Both sides are still far apart on core-economic issues and no meetings are in sight. NYDailyNews
Lockout Minnesota Wild players are trying to stay in shape with a much hyped season for their fans are on hold. startribune.com
Oilers owner Daryl Katz gives an apology to Edmonton Oilers fans for his threat to move the team to Seattle. Sportsnet
Stirling-Rawdon, Ontario shows small town pride and throws a big party for the Stanley Cup and Kraft Hockeyville despite the cancellation of the preseason game. Kraft Hockeyville 2012
Don Cherry’s remarks about how the Toronto Maple Leafs handling Nazem Kadri has forced Toronto Marlies coach Dallas Eakins to fire back. Toronto Star
New Jersey Senators Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez have put the NHL on notice urging both sides to get back to negotiating a new CBA and consider the economic impact on their state if a resolution is not made. NorthJersey.com
As a hockey fan, Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie would like to see NHL lockout end, but will not get involved like Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg. NJ.com
Nassau Coliseum faces fines by OSHA for workplace healthy and safety violations like exposing their workers to asbestos and New York Islanders. Long Island Press
NHL Chief Operating Officer John Collins meets with key sponsors to ease their concerns as there is no end in sight for the NHL Lockout. TSN
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