NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will hold a press conference following the conclusion of Wednesday’s board of governors meeting in New York City.
The press conference is scheduled for approximately 1 p.m. ET. No further details were made available.
NHL lockout update: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will address the media at approximately 1 p.m. ET Wednesday afternoon. Watch live in HD on sportsnet.ca & on all Sportsnet regional channels with a Hockey Central panel to discuss. Listen live on Sportsnet 590 The Fan & Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
All regular season games through Dec. 14, plus the Winter Classic and all-star game, have already been wiped off the schedule.
There appeared to be a heightened sense of urgency around negotiations with the league’s board of governors scheduled to gather Wednesday and more cancellations expected by the end of the week unless an agreement is reached.
Sportsnet’s Josh Shannon, Michael Grange and Ian Mendes will be live on the scene Wednesday to provide the latest on the situation.
FYI the 1 pm start for Bettman presser is tentative based on end of Govs meeting. No idea right now what the message will be.
— Scott Morrison (@morrisonSNET) December 5, 2012
S. Fehr says this might be the best day so far.
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) December 5, 2012
Best sign yet: Steve Fehr and Bill Daly appeared at press conference podium together. Made brief statements; no questions.
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) December 5, 2012
The two sides plan to meet again before the 11am NHL Board of Governors meeting.
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) December 5, 2012