Morning links

Wednesday, 05 December 2012 08:34

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

-Sidney Crosby and Ron Burkle spearhead progress in meetings between the NHL and NHLPA last night.

-Crosby and Craig Adams (above) were among the 18 players who represented the NHLPA.

-Burkle and Mario Lemieux have had talks with Crosby and his agent, Pat Brisson, in the past few weeks on how to resolve the lockout.

-Lemieux and CEO David Morehouse are expected to attend a board of governors meeting in New York.

-“In some ways I’d say it might be the best day we’ve had, which isn’t too overly optimistic of a picture — there’s still a lot of work to do and a lot to be done." - NHL special counsel Steve Fehr.

-Forward prospect Anton Zlobin was invited to Russia's selection camp for the upcoming World Junior Championships. Additionally, forward prospect Teddy Blueger will compete for Latvia.

-Deryk Engelland was held without a point for Rosenborg Elite in a 3-1 win against Vålerenga Hockey in Norway's Get Ligaen.

-Former Penguins forward Kris Beech has joined AIK of Sweden's Elitserien.

-Forwards J.T. Miller, Vince Trocheck, Riley Barber and goaltender John Gibson, all local players, were chosen for the United States' selection camp for the upcoming World Junior Championships.

(Photo: Adams-Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)