cbc.ca - 28 days ago
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In a conversation several weeks ago Chelios urged me to tear up my contract extension and then threatened me by claiming that I would not survive a review. This indicates that he has prejudged the matter and will not approach a review with the necessary balance and objectivity. As discussed ...
bizofhockey.com - 28 days ago
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Ian Penny resignes as Interim Exec. Dir. of
the NHLPA Ian Penny , the former general counsel...
for the NHLPA, and the man installed as interim Executive Director of the union for the NHL players after Paul Kelly’s firing, has resigned from the NHLPA, leaving a host of questions ...
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Ian Penny Steps Down as Interim Exec. Director of NHLPA
torontosun.com - 10/27/2009
cbc.ca - 24 days ago
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Former Detroit Red Wing Chris Chelios, seen in
June 2009, has denied reports that he and the...
players review committee have 'hijacked' the troubled union. Former Detroit Red Wing Chris Chelios, seen in June 2009, has denied reports that he and the ...
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Chelios, review committee deny 'hijacking'
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Letter From Penney To NHLPA
Kuklas Korner —
... Executive Director to share my concerns about a number of very troubling issues, including surveillance activities at the NHLPA office; the leaking of confidential information from Board meetings; fatal flaws with the review of operations; and my personal situation. I recognize that I am in a conflicted position when I comment on the review and some of the other office issues that concern me, but it remains my duty to advise the Board on these types of matters.
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Based on the actions that have been taken to date with respect to my employment, including the...
From The Rink —
... — Ian Penny, former interim executive director of the NHLPA
Ian Penny's Letter to the NHLPA
Hockey Wilderness —
Ian Penny's Letter to the NHLPA
Truly an interesting read if you care at all for the business side of the game. The NHLPA is a mess, and could make for a messy CBA negotiation.
Ian Penny Steps Down as Interim Exec. Director of NHLPA
The Biz of Hockey :: The Business of Sports Network —
... An October 23rd letter from Penny to the NHLPA paints a picture as to why he resigned. Within it, Penny claims that, among other things, spying was being conducted by four veteran NHLPA members, and led by Chris Chelios. The following details, what Penny saw as an unsuitable working environment, including text messages to Penny: ...
The NHLPA Is Sports’ Dysfunctional Stepchild
Sports Bash —
... labor attorney Paul Cavalluzzo, also resign. Cavalluzzo is important as he had been part of labor negotiations with the NHL. At the time, some in the Canadian press report that the NHLPA has ostensibly collapsed and in not functioning. The NHLPA in a statement makes a point of addressing the matter saying, “The NHLPA staff continues to work very hard on behalf of the players in all areas of the Association’s business and will continue to do so going forward.” An October 23rd letter from Penny to the NHLPA paints a picture as to why he resigned. ...
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