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getbak · 09-16-2019, 07:03 AM

Bob McKenzie posted a long Twitter thread on where things stand this morning (starts here): https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/s...54850124242944

https://twitter.com/user/status/1173554850124242944

Not really any new information for anyone who has been following the saga this summer.

The NHLPA voted last night via conference call and have made their decision as to whether or not they will use the out clause to terminate the CBA early. The decision will be announced sometime today.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1173559102645133318

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My guess is that the players will choose to use the opt out clause because it forces the league to remain at the table and continue to negotiate in good faith.

If this happens, I think there will be a new agreement in place to either extend the current CBA with some minor revisions to address escrow and Olympic participation (among other minor issues on both sides), or a new CBA that addresses these issues prior to next September's deadline.

09-16-2019, 07:03 AM	#72
getbak Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	Bob McKenzie posted a long Twitter thread on where things stand this morning (starts here): https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/s...54850124242944 https://twitter.com/user/status/1173554850124242944 Not really any new information for anyone who has been following the saga this summer. The NHLPA voted last night via conference call and have made their decision as to whether or not they will use the out clause to terminate the CBA early. The decision will be announced sometime today. https://twitter.com/user/status/1173559102645133318 ---------- My guess is that the players will choose to use the opt out clause because it forces the league to remain at the table and continue to negotiate in good faith. If this happens, I think there will be a new agreement in place to either extend the current CBA with some minor revisions to address escrow and Olympic participation (among other minor issues on both sides), or a new CBA that addresses these issues prior to next September's deadline. __________________ Turn up the good, turn down the suck!