The conversations between players and owners have reportedly turned into negotiations.
During their second straight day of meetings with NHL owners in New York, members of the NHL Players' Association submitted an offer on key collective bargaining points, according to multiple reports. The owners left for internal meetings and returned this evening with a counteroffer, according to ESPN.com.
Earlier today, following a board of governors meeting, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said he was pleased with the direction of talks.
---John Vogl
