I know from first-hand discussions I've had with the overwhelming majority of our executive board (which consists of 30 player reps and seven executive officers) along with many more players and key player agents, that there is strong support for our executive committee and for me as the executive director. It was certainly gratifying to hear all the support that I have received from the membership.
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To date, the NHL has not given us any signal that they're prepared to negotiate a compromise.Ted Saskin
I said before that it's unfortunate that the small group of players involved here have been getting some very bad advice from both their counsel and some of the agents involved but I've tried to look forward to getting through these unnecessary distractions and looking forward to rebuilding the solidarity within our association.
Ted Saskin
The parties met again today for approximately four hours and broke off with no progress to report.
Ted Saskin
While we have not yet received a copy of the charge, based on the information contained in (media) reports we are confident that the charge has no merit whatsoever. It is regrettable that the individuals responsible for filing the charge have chosen to take this step at a time when NHLPA player representatives and executive committee members are in the midst of conducting a democratic and fair election. This election process ... will not be disrupted by such baseless actions.
Ted Saskin
It's certainly not going to be resurrected after today,
Ted Saskin
We understand from media reports that an NLRB charge has been filed against the NHLPA,
Ted Saskin
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