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Reason for optimism in the NHL lockout?

Philly.com Sports: Is there reason for optimism in the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA?

By Matt Brigidi
Christian Petersen

Can the momentum from Tuesday's meetings between NHL owners and players carry into Wednesday's session here?

Wednesday's meeting began at around 2:15 p.m., and had almost the same contingent as Tuesday's: Six owners, 19 players (one more than Tuesday), NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly, and Steve Fehr, special counsel for the players' union.

Oh, and no NHL commissioner, Gary Bettman, or union boss Donald Fehr. Again.

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