Found November 15, 2012 on HockeyBuzz: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Donald Fehr
I have it from three separate reliable sources tonight that the NHL is officially waiting for the NHLPA to put forth the next offer. The league feels they continue to put forth offers and the NHLPA counters with concepts but nothing substantial. I am getting the sense the NHL feels it is negotiating against itself and playing into Donald Fehr's hands by putting out better and better offers the m...
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