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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Interesting:
Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli
Also: NHLPA acknowledged Bettman's authority to reduce suspension. NHLPA did not request reduction, maintaining no suspension was warranted.
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So the union basically argued all or nothing? Yeah, easy to see where that would go then.
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Originally Posted by skudr248
So whats the process with a neutral arbitrator now? How long would it take etc.
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For the neutral arbitrator, the union has, iirc 48 hours to appeal that route after Bettman makes his call. The hearing would be handled on an "expedited basis", per the CBA.