San Jose Sharks: 5 Young Players to Lead Franchise into Future

Three times over the last eight weeks there has been optimism surrounding a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in the NHL. Every time, it has been met with realities that the two sides remain far apart.

In early November, the owners gave in on a 50/50 split on hockey-related revenue (HRR). That share had been seen as the obstacle for a players union (NHLPA) that was unwilling to drop further than that after having a 75 percent share before the last CBA was signed.

When the NHLPA countered with three alternatives, the NHL pulled their offer from the table and ceased negotiating.

In early December, the two sides were close enough that NHLPA chief Donald Fehr to publicly announce a deal was close. The NHL was furious, poi...

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