A federal mediator bridged the widening gap between the NHL and the players' association during 12 hours of talks without getting the fighting sides in the same room.
After a long night of talks, the NHL and the union returned to the bargaining table, but not for long.
After a long night of talks, the NHL and the union returned to the bargaining table, but not for long.
The NHL players' union presented a counteroffer to the league Monday and waited for a response in the latest effort to resolve a lockout and start a shortened season.
NHL labor negotiations hit a standstill after talks broke off on Friday, two weeks before the league has threatened to lock out its players.
NHL labor talks are set to resume with a wide gap remaining and time running out to avoid a potential lockout.
