Well, another week has gone by, and still, the NHL remains locked out. The NHL released a report this week on Thursday morning that the remainder of the NHL's preseason has been cancelled. This means that if the NHL and the NHLPA reaches a decision soon, the earliest that the NHL season would begin is by October 8th. But, there is good news out of this. The NHL and the NHLPA have decided to continue negotiations. While both sides are still far away from reaching any agreements, this is a step in the right direction. Hopefully they can create a new Collective Bargaining Agreement and end the Lockout.
While things continue in the United States, Evgeni Malkin continues his career in the KHL. Right now, he has one goal and four assists in three games, which is outstanding.
While the NHL remains the dominant hockey league, they are not in charge of everything hockey. In fact, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is in charge of everything hockey. This week, in Tokyo, the IIHF held their elections for offices. Returning as President of the IIHF is René Fasel. He will remain in office until 2016. The IIHF make executive decisions about the rules of the sport, and also hold tournaments in Europe every year for countries to compete in.
That is it for this week. Enjoy your weekend, and check back next week for more hockey news.
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