Six NHL players and six owners to hold labor talks

The two sides will meet directly in hopes that a new approach will help to end the lockout.

NHL proposes direct negotiations between players and team owners

After mediators fail to produce a labor agreement, the NHL's Gary Bettman proposes a meeting that would exclude executives on each side and let owners talk with players directly.

Kings a lifelong passion for David Courtney

The public address announcer, who died Thursday at 56, had a decades-long bond with the hockey team — through its dark years and its Stanley Cup win last spring.

David Courtney, voice of Angels, Kings and Clippers, dies

He began announcing for the Kings in 1989 and the Angels in 1994.

NHL, players' association agree to let federal mediators look at labor dispute

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service is expected to begin meeting with league and union officials this week. Recommendations from mediators are not binding. The league locked players out on Sept. 15.

NHL cancels games through Dec. 14 and the All-Star game, too

The league has lost 34.3% of this season's games to lockout, and with sides trading barbs instead of negotiating, an end to labor dispute does not appear close.

NHL follows the NBA only so far in its labor negotiations

A breakthrough in the collective bargaining agreement such as the NBA achieved proves elusive for NHL and players. A voice for decertifying the union — as a way to pressure owners — is heard.

NHL rejection could lead union to decertify

Owners turn down players' five-year offer, and commissioner doesn't sound optimistic.

NHL, players' union are talking again

A large contingent of players got together with league leadership in New York on Monday.

NHL labor talks stalled

Talks broke off Sunday after slightly more than an hour and appeared to reach a stalemate again after a week of daily communication.

NHL and union continue talking on an uncertain path

The league and the players' association will meet for a fourth straight day on Friday. Commissioner Gary Bettman doesn't disclose the substance of the talks.

NHL talks center on revenue sharing and the 'make whole' issue

Real negotiation is going on, but the process will be slow, people with knowledge of the proceedings say. Representatives from the league and the NHL Players' Assn. plan to meet again Thursday.

Progress made in NHL talks

No details emerge from meetings in New York, but sides will meet again Wednesday.

NHL dispute appears at critical juncture as talks resume Tuesday

After negotiations Saturday, both the league and the players are feeling pressure to reach a deal, according to people familiar with the talks.

NHL cancels Winter Classic

The New Year's Day outdoor game between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs had been scheduled to be held at the University of Michigan's 'Big House.'

NHL cancels Jan. 1 Winter Classic

Still at odds with players over a new collective bargaining agreement, the league takes the marquee outdoor game off the schedule.

NHL cancels games through Nov. 30

The Winter Classic and All-Star game could be next in line if the NHL and players' association do not soon reach a labor agreement.

NHL cancels games through November

As the labor dispute continues, it's becoming apparent the league will not play a full 82-game schedule.