Blueshirt Banter, a New York Rangers community

The NHL and NHLPA have agree to meet on Friday afternoon in New York City, to discuss non-economic issues for a new collective bargaining agreement.

The National Hockey League announced today that all preseason games through September 30th have been cancelled, due to absence of a new collective bargaining agreement.

Just 15 days until the current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire, talks have broken off almost completely between the NHL and NHLPA.

The National Hockey League released its national television schedule earlier this afternoon, and the Rangers will appear sixteen different times on national TV.

Bantering Points: Donald Fehr's Conference Call, AHL Eligibility, And Shane Doan

According to Chris Botta via Twitter, the Detroit Red Wing have announced the cancellation of this year's Traverse City prospect tournament, due to CBA uncertainties

The NHL and NHLPA met for a third time this week, just 24 hours after the NHLPA had put forth their first official offer. However, talks began to take a turn for the worst when Gary Bettman stated the two sides are still far apart.

The NHLPA presented its offer to Gary Bettman and the NHL Owners today. The NHL is expected to evaluate the offer today, and are hopeful to have a response tomorrow morning.

Some updates surrounding the negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA regarding a new CBA, and a USA World Junior update on Rangers' prospect Steven Fogarty.

Gary Bettman stated the league will not operate another season under the current collective bargaining agreement.