The National Hockey League canceled two weeks of the regular season Thursday, the second time games have been lost because of a lockout in seven years.
The NHL made a counterproposal to an offer presented by the players' association and said it would be in effect only until the weekend when the current collective bargaining agreement expires.
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says the owners and players are both to blame for their failure to reach a new collective bargaining agreement before the Saturday deadline for a work stoppage.
A court filing claims sports gambling is so widespread already that New Jersey's plans to implement it won't
cause any harm to college and pro sports leagues.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed All-Star forward Scott Hartnell to a multi-year contract extension. Hartnell is coming off his best season, scoring a career-high 37 goals. He was second on the Flyers with 67 points.
The New Jersey Devils have signed first-round draft pick Stefan Matteau to an entry-level contract. Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello announced the signing on Tuesday without disclosing details.