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Which players have had the longest careers with one team? Guess who makes the list. [The Hockey News]
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As you've probably heard, CBA talks broke down yesterday. They've done it again! [Insert you angry words of choice here] [Puck Daddy]
See Gary Bettman's conference following the breakdown in talks: [Puck Daddy]
What led to the latest breakdown in CBA negotiations? [Fire and Ice]
Some owners react to being part of the negotiations this week: [PHT]
Interesting perspective from an anonymous depth player: "We were ready to play when Fehr told us to hold out." Huh. WE WERE THAT CLOSE?! [PHT]
A 56-game schedule is a possibility. "The league and its owners realize that the window for even a truncated season is narrowing, one more reason to believe a deal with the players may be struck sooner rather than later." Please, let this be true. [Slap Shot]
Feel free to discuss these and any other hockey-related stories in the comments below. Also, consider ranting about: A) WE WERE SO CLOSE! B) THEY GOT OUR HOPES UP AGAIN! C) I CAN'T STAND BETTMAN/FEHR! D) EVERYONE IS TERRIBLE! E) Reader's choice (as long as it's in capital letters).