The final sticking point is apparently the age at which a player becomes
a free agent. The players want 30 and the NHL wants 32. The NHLPA was
supposed to have a conference call with other 100 players at 1:00 and the
NHL was supposed to have a conference call at 1:30. Another person said
they had heard that players were told to be ready to practice tomorrow!
Carol
On Tue, 10 Jan 1995, Andrew Weise wrote:
> I know this is a COLLEGE hockey list, but I think some of you might have an
> interest in this:
>
> I just heard over the radio that the NHL & its players have a framework for
> an agreement all set to end the lockout. I missed what the reason was for
> why everything isn't settled right now, but it looks like we maybe could
> possibly have a chance of some sort of optimism for a season????
>
> We'll see.....
>
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