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# Warming Up
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/warming-up/
- Published: 2013-01-03T12:00:30.000Z
- Updated: 2013-01-03T12:00:30.000Z
- Author: J.P. Nikota
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01

Talks between the NHL and the NHLPA started heating up last night, as both sides - we believe - [drew closer to an agreement](http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=412693&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). There remains a "ways to go", but at least they're talking. As far as we know, the union has not filed a disclaimer of interest, though when asked if they had, Donald Fehr simply replied "that's an internal matter", and refused to elaborate. As [Renaud Lavoie](https://twitter.com/RenLavoieRDS/status/286715658186674176?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) put it: "In not using the disclaimer of interest tonight, we can assume that progress has been made."

Talks are scheduled to resume at 10 a.m. today, and I anticipate more progress will be made. Call me an optimist.

My own take on this situation - as it has been for some time - is that we will see hockey being played in January. Hang on to your hats, ladies and gentlemen.

Here are your links:

[Why would the Leafs ever have Morgan Rielly play here this season?](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.ca/2013/01/why-would-leafs-ever-have-morgan-rielly.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Hopefully, they won't. I HOPE YOU'RE READING THIS, MR. CARLYLE. From Michael Langlois.

[Strong power play helps Marlies cruise to win over Bulldogs](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/strong-power-play-helps-marlies-cruise-to-win-over-bulldogs/article6890017/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
This is awesome news, especially with Jake Gardiner starting to feel better and Nazem Kadri being close to ready. Article from the CP and injury updates from Henny.

[Down Goes Brown: 2012 - The NHL year in review](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2013/01/2012-nhl-year-in-review.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Always worth a click.

[While You Were Sleeping: Why did Russia need a shootout to beat Switzerland?, US rolls over Czechs](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/01/02/while-you-were-sleeping-why-did-russia-need-a-shootout-to-beat-switzerland-us-rolls-over-czechs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
World Junior updates from Ryan Lambert at BHS.

[Who’s happiest the NHL may come back soon? Minor leaguers](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/01/02/whos-happiest-the-nhl-may-come-back-soon-minor-leaguers/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Players whose pro careers are short need to make hay while the sun shines. From Ryan Lambert at BHS.