Posted: 04:45 PM ET May 24, 2012 Video: Gary Bettman talks CBA, says NHL owns New Year's Day By Adam Gretz | NHL Blogger NHL commissioner Gary Bettman recently sat down for an interview with Ian Eagle of CBS Sports. The discussion included a wide variety of topics, including the upcoming CBA negotiations, player safety, and the NHL now "owning" New Year's Day. A few of the highlights.On the CBAThe league and the players association have not had any significant discussions regarding the collective bargaining agreement. Bettman was asked if it's something that dominates his thoughts, or if it's a subject that he is putting off until after the playoffs. "We haven't even yet begun negotiations," said Bettman. "The union has a new executive director. ... Continue reading →

The Mud Hens have a scheduled off day Wednesday before beginning an eight-day road trip Thursday with the first of four games at Pawtucket. But that doesn't mean there wasn't activity for the Mud Hens on Wednesday. After Tuesday's loss at Cleveland, the parent Tigers purchased the contract of OF Quintin Berry from the Mud Hens. Berry will fill the role of Austin Jackson, who seemed poised to return to the Detroit lineup before suffering a setback in batting practice before the game. Here are the raw numbers for Berry this season in Toledo: He hit .270 in 39 games with no home runs and 11 RBIs. He ranks second in the International League in stolen bases with 19 and has been caught three times. ... Continue reading →