Today in New York, in what one observer is calling “a big move in the owners’ direction,” the NHLPA has reportedly proposed that the players’ share of hockey-related revenue be calculated as a percentage, as it was under the last CBA.
The NHL recently expressed frustration with the union’s demands for a guaranteed dollar amount going towards the players. The league has also indicated it won’t accept such a proposal.
Of course, we don’t know what percentage of HRR the NHLPA has requested, so don’t get too excited yet. The devil, as they say, is in the details.
Update:
Sidney Crosby on NHLPA proposal: "We're making a move in their direction, so I don't see why they wouldn't consider it." #Penguins
— Shelly Anderson (@_ShellyAnderson) November 21, 2012
Sidney Crosby said NHLPA offer is "hybrid" and represents some movement in league's direction. #Penguins
— Shelly Anderson (@_ShellyAnderson) November 21, 2012
Update 2:
Donald Fehr says new proposal is "about as good we can do."
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) November 21, 2012
The NHLPA expects a response from the NHL on the new proposal this afternoon.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) November 21, 2012
Break in talks. Fehr says new proposal is percentage based and two sides are now $189 million apart from almost $1 billion apart.
— Tim Panaccio (@tpanotchRET) November 21, 2012