We aren't on the same page. There is no duty for the NHL to negotiate in GF, so we're not talking about that standard which would be actionable.
However, the NHL is purporting to be actively negotiating with the players, which they are not. They have hardly budged. That is perfectly fine. But don't tell me how hard you're negotiating when all you're actually doing is basically resubmitting your same offer over and over.
Hockey isn't a sport .
You still have a limited view of negotiation. When I attend mediations for clients, especially in commercial cases, I don't change our demand or what we are willing to do very often. I spend a great deal of time trying to convince the other side that what we are asking for/willing to give is in their best interest. THAT is still negotiation.
I didn't check you date of registration. Are you still in school? I registered on here my first year law school and just kept the handle! But I've been out for a while.