According to the major sports networks, the NHL has convened a meeting of their Board of Governors for January 14th. It's speculated that the Board will either set a drop-dead date or just declare the season kaput.
The NHLPA isn't expected to throw any new offers on the table.
For the curious, the NHL's Board of Governors is comprised of representatives from every team, typically front office folks like owners or presidents, who run the league. The Board is chaired by Flames co-owner Harley Hotchkiss.
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I think they should just have two fifteen-team conferences. They might as well be different if they are going to change it up, and they could manage the travel if they decided to make it a priority.