Movement, meetings, counterproposals, oh my!

• There were meetings yesterday, and a counterproposal was offered. [ Sporting News ]
• And meetings are scheduled for today as a follow up. [ SI.com ]
• Is the “drop dead” date a bluff? [ The Globe and Mail ]

Some entertainment as we wait:

• An interview with Dougie Hamilton. [ The Hockey News ]
• Team Canada juniors bond on their road trip, and a nice pic of the Bruins prospects. [ The Globe and Mail ]
• Let’s throw an INDOOR WINTER CLASSIC! And check out the trophy. [ NESN.com ]
• Got a minute? Check out this midyear 2012-2013 NHL highlight video. [ Masshole Sports ]
• Alex Ovechkin leaves a World Juniors wakeup call, for Nike (there are several from other players as well.) [ YouTube ]
• Test your knowledge with this hockey quiz. [ Toronto Sun ]