THIS IS BREAKING NEWS.... With the NHLPA seeing Interim Exec. Director Ian Penny resign Friday saying that he had been constructively dismissed and "can no longer work under the present circumstances," Liz Mullen of the SportsBusiness Journal reported late Friday via Twitter that a four member committee led by Chris Chelios has named Union Counsel Mike Ouellet acting Executive Director, and that Roland Lee has been named General Counsel to replace Ouellet. But, the installing of Ouellet raises questions as to whether the move breaks with the NHLPA’s constitution; does the four member panel comprised of Chelios, Rob Blake, Nicholas Lidstrom, and Mark Recchi have the power to install an interim Executive Director. According to an NHLPA memo the new leadership structure temporary, pending next meet of Executive Board. The reasoning for installing Ouellet may center on the ability of the NHLPA to function. With Penny's resignation, as well as key outside counsel Paul Cavalluzzo, the ability of the NHLPA to engage in CBA talks becomes remote. The panel may see installing Ouellet as the only way for the union function. OTHER NEWS FROM THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS NETWORK (THE BIZ OF BASEBALL) Cast Members from "Glee" to Sing World Series Game 3 National Anthem Dodgers' Andre Ethier Named "2009 MLB Clutch Performer of the Year" Taco Bell Offers Free Black Jack Tacos on Halloween as Part of World Series Promotion Viewership for Game 2 of World Series Up 48% From 2008 Ricketts Family Formally Introduced as New Owners of Chicago Cubs Albert Pujols Named "Player of the Year" by Peers Special "Stand-Up to Cancer" Ad to Run During Game 3 of World Series MLB.com Releases "At Bat 2009" Beta for Android Devices Game 1 of World Series Second Most Viewed Since '99 Game 1 of World Series Sees Massive Ratings Jump of 34% Terry Miller, Wife of Former MLBPA Exec. Dir. Marvin Miller, Passes Away at 90 Details from Jamie McCourt's Divorce Filing an Eye-Popping Endeavor (THE BIZ OF FOOTBALL) Santa Clara Co. Council Vote Allows for Exemption for Competitive Bidding on 49ers Stadium Dolphins Name Jim Rushton Senior VP of Corporate Partnerships and Integrated Media Gov. Schwarzenegger Approves Bill for NFL Stadium in Los Angeles Area (THE BIZ OF BASKETBALL) NBA Opening Night on TNT Sees Highest Viewed Regular Season Double-Header Since '96 Timberwolves Unveil Two New Seating Areas At Target Center NBA Kicks Off Season with 83 International Players from 36 Countries NBA Releases Complete Opening Day Rosters for 2009-10 Season Brian Byrnes of OKC Thunder Discusses Building a Brand Maury Brown is the Founder and President of the Business of Sports Network, which includes The Biz of Baseball, The Biz of Football, The Biz of Basketball and The Biz of Hockey. He is available as a freelance writer. Brown's full bio is here. He looks forward to your comments via email and can be contacted through the Business of Sports Network. Follow Maury Brown on Twitter Follow The Biz of Hockey on Twitter Follow the Business of Sports Network on Facebook