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The Beginning
The first meeting between the NHL and NHLPA takes place -
The first offer - NHL to NHLPA
NHL makes first official offer to the NHLPA with the following changes from the current CBA:
• Player’s current share of Hockey Related Revenue(HRR) reduced from 57% to 43%
• Rookie entry level contracts extended from 3 years to 5 years
• Time before a player can become an unrestricted free agent extended from 7 years of service or age 27 at the end of June to 10 years regardless of age
• Contract terms limited to 5 years from previously no limit. -
Bettman's Threat
Bettman makes it clear that the league is willing to lock out the players if a deal is not reached by Sept. 15. -
