NHL Lockout Is Over, But Will The Fans Come Back?

The NHL and its players' union agreed to the framework of a new collective bargaining agreement early Sunday morning that is expected to be ratified by both owners and players this week. The deal will salvage either a 48-game or 50-game schedule after

The NHL and NHLPA have come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement, which will effectively end the lockout and allow the league to resume regular operations.

An N.H.L. memo sent out to clubs late Sunday advised teams that it is going to take longer than initially thought for owners and players to vote on the proposed collective bargaining agreement.

With the NHL now set to resume play after a lengthy lockout, it was time for the players to get back to business in anticipation of a shortened 48- to 50-game season set to begin as early as Jan. 19. Related; VOTE: Watching Hawks games this season?

Despite initial hopes for a 50-game season, it appears the NHL will begin training camps this weekend with the start of the regular season coming on Saturday, Jan. 19.