[JrzyDvlGrl]

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A source said this afternoon that a system arbitrator has been ageed upon by the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association to rule on the grievance over Ilya Kovalchuk’s rejected, 17-year, $102 million contract.

A hearing has been scheduled, but the source would not reveal the identity of the arbitrator or the date, time and site of the hearing. It’s possible it will be in a city other than New York or Toronto. I will continue to try to find out those important details and will post an update if successful.

F&I

This point has been edited by Erik C.: 02 August 2010 - 07:11 PM
Reason for edit: Added Day and Location to the subtitle.

[Erik C.]

I can see why the name of the arbitrator and all the other info hasn't been disclosed yet.

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The sides had to agree upon the site and date/time of the hearing as well and appear intent on keeping it low profile.

[scottmerms]

http://thenhlarena.com/public/style_emoticons/default/happy057.gif

[Erik C.]

Okay, just don't be running around the streets nekkid.

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I can't believe I'm gonna say this: Make sure the Speedo's on.

[Vader]

Wow, that was quick. I thoroughly expected the league to really drag its heels on the whole selection process.

[scottmerms]

Erik C., on 30 July 2010 - 06:27 PM, said:

Okay, just don't be running around the streets nekkid.

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I can't believe I'm gonna say this: Make sure the Speedo's on.

oh no, not you too

[scottmerms]

Vader, on 30 July 2010 - 07:40 PM, said:

Wow, that was quick. I thoroughly expected the league to really drag its heels on the whole selection process.

i expected both sides to. i was surprised that after being unable to agree after 5 years that they still wouldnt be able to.

[JoeyHurricane]

Vader, on 30 July 2010 - 07:40 PM, said:

Wow, that was quick. I thoroughly expected the league to really drag its heels on the whole selection process.

I actually expected them to have a selection yesterday afternoon I could have sworn they had 72 hours to find a mutual agreement for an arbitrator.

[scottmerms]

JoeyHurricane, on 30 July 2010 - 07:50 PM, said:

I actually expected them to have a selection yesterday afternoon I could have sworn they had 72 hours to find a mutual agreement for an arbitrator.

i dont believe that was the case

[Vader]

JoeyHurricane, on 30 July 2010 - 06:50 PM, said:

I actually expected them to have a selection yesterday afternoon I could have sworn they had 72 hours to find a mutual agreement for an arbitrator.

I thought I read somewhere (maybe a F+I entry posted here) that in all the different deadlines in this process, the one part that didn't have a deadline was selecting the arbitrator.

[scotta99fan]

Erik C., on 30 July 2010 - 03:08 PM, said:

I can see why the name of the arbitrator and all the other info hasn't been disclosed yet.

I don't think an arbitrators name should ever be exposed. :munch_h4h:

[State 0f Chaos]

Alright, good.

[Erik C.]

Vader, on 30 July 2010 - 08:32 PM, said:

I thought I read somewhere (maybe a F+I entry posted here) that in all the different deadlines in this process, the one part that didn't have a deadline was selecting the arbitrator.

Yeah, I think you're right. I don't recall Tom ever saying there was one on that.

[Erik C.]

scottmerms, on 30 July 2010 - 07:47 PM, said:

oh no, not you too

I know, it feels like I'm being sucked in.

[Erik C.]

TG has found through Sportsnet that the arbitrator will be Richard Bloch.

And this wouldn't be the first time Bloch had presided a grievance hearing between the league and the PA, BTW.

[scottmerms]

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He is also a successful corporate speaker and accomplished magician

my hero...

[JoeyHurricane]

I see that guy did a grievance between Terrell Owens and the Eagles several years back.

[scottmerms]

JoeyHurricane, on 31 July 2010 - 01:58 PM, said:

I see that guy did a grievance between Terrell Owens and the Eagles several years back.

and something with an airline

[Erik C.]

One of the comments on the blog in reference to also being a magician:

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Richard Bloch Inc
“We cover everything from The Bar to Bar Mitzvahs”

:lol2:

[State 0f Chaos]

Hopefully the arbitrator is a Devils fan, as he is a NJ native.

The again, if he was, they probably wouldn't pick him, heh.