Ira Podell

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FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2012 file photo, a nearly empty hockey stick rack in the locker room of the Buffalo Sabres hockey team is shown during the NHL labor lockout in Buffalo, N.Y. The NHL lockout that's already wiped out the first three months of the season is taking its toll on Buffalo businesses. And it's no different in many of the NHL's 29 other markets. (AP Photo/David Duprey, File)

NHL players vote in step toward dissolving union

Ira Podell · December 21, 2012 11:47 pm

In this photo taken Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, championship banners and retired numbers of the Detroit Red Wings hockey team hang from the rafters above the ice at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The NHL lockout that's already wiped out the first three months of the season is taking its toll on small businesses in many of the NHL's markets. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

NHL cancels all games through Jan. 14

Ira Podell · December 21, 2012 3:56 am

Hainsey looking for NHL labor talks to resume soon

Hainsey looking for NHL labor talks to resume soon

Ira Podell · December 18, 2012 11:22 pm

Hainsey anxious to get NHL labor talks restarted

Hainsey anxious to get NHL labor talks restarted

Ira Podell · December 18, 2012 9:51 pm

Richter takes game outside in kids camp

Richter takes game outside in kids camp

Ira Podell · December 15, 2012 7:11 pm

Matt Duchene from Colorado Avalanche plays the puck during his first training with HC Ambri Piotta, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Biasca, Switzerland. Canadian Matt Duchene, is another NHL lockout player to play in the Swiss hockey league. (AP Photo//Ti-Press/Carlo Reguzzi)

NHL files unfair labor charge against union

Ira Podell · December 15, 2012 10:18 am

Matt Duchene from Colorado Avalanche plays the puck during his first training with HC Ambri Piotta, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Biasca, Switzerland. Canadian Matt Duchene, is another NHL lockout player to play in the Swiss hockey league. (AP Photo//Ti-Press/Carlo Reguzzi)

NHL files suit, labor charge against union

Ira Podell · December 15, 2012 1:31 am

FILE - In this file photo taken Dec. 6, 2012, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly speak to reporters in New York. The NHL eliminated 16 more days from the regular-season schedule Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, and if a deal with the players' association isn't reached soon the whole season could be lost. The league wiped out all games through Dec. 30 in its latest round of cancellations. Negotiations between the league and the players' association broke off last week, but Daly said Sunday the sides are trying to restart talks this week. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, file)

NHL labor talks wrap up with still no progress

Ira Podell · December 14, 2012 9:14 am

FILE - In this file photo taken Dec. 6, 2012, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly speak to reporters in New York. The NHL eliminated 16 more days from the regular-season schedule Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, and if a deal with the players' association isn't reached soon the whole season could be lost. The league wiped out all games through Dec. 30 in its latest round of cancellations. Negotiations between the league and the players' association broke off last week, but Daly said Sunday the sides are trying to restart talks this week. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, file)

NHL, union remain apart on issues and in meetings

Ira Podell · December 13, 2012 12:53 am

FILE - In this file photo taken Dec. 6, 2012, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly speak to reporters in New York. The NHL eliminated 16 more days from the regular-season schedule Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, and if a deal with the players' association isn't reached soon the whole season could be lost. The league wiped out all games through Dec. 30 in its latest round of cancellations. Negotiations between the league and the players' association broke off last week, but Daly said Sunday the sides are trying to restart talks this week. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, file)

NHL cancels games through Dec. 30

Ira Podell, Brian McNally · December 10, 2012 5:00 am

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly speak to reporters, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in New York. The NHL has rejected the players' latest offer for a labor deal, and negotiations have broken off at least until the weekend. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

NHL, union could resume labor talks this week

Ira Podell · December 10, 2012 12:15 am

Mike Bolt, keeper of the Stanley Cup, takes it off the ice after members of the Vancouver Angels novice C1 minor hockey team were surprised with it before their youth practice Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Five minor hockey teams in Canada were randomly chosen to receive a surprise appearance by the Stanley Cup as part of the Scotiabank Community Hockey Sponsorship Program. The NHL lockout is in its 82nd day. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

No contact between sides in hockey fight

Ira Podell · December 8, 2012 4:15 am