Goodenow Out At NHLPA

As most of us anticipated, NHLPA Executive Director Bob Goodenow is on his way out the door. Just got the following release from the NHLPA's Jonathan Weatherdon:

GOODENOW STEPS DOWN AS NHLPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

…Ted Saskin named new Executive Director

TORONTO (JULY 28, 2005): Robert W. Goodenow today advised the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) that he would step down as its Executive Director and General Counsel. This decision followed discussions between Goodenow and members of the Executive Committee about the organization's future.

Wish I could have been at that meeting. But I digress. Mr. Weatherdon continues . . .

"With the conclusion of the negotiations and the ratification of the new agreement, the parties concur that this is an appropriate action for the future," said Goodenow. "I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve the Players over the past 15 years and to have had the support of a tremendous staff at the NHLPA. I wish the Players every success under the new CBA."

Today, the NHLPA named Ted Saskin, its Senior Director of Business Affairs and Licensing, to succeed Mr. Goodenow as Executive Director and General Counsel. "I have enjoyed working closely with Bob for the Players over the last 15 years. I know how dedicated Bob has been to the Players. I plan to continue to serve them by building on the strong base that Bob created at the NHLPA."

Trevor Linden, the President of the NHLPA, said "Every NHL Player has benefited enormously from Bob's leadership and dedication. He has been a tireless advocate for the Players and he dramatically improved the Players' situation in every respect. Bob built the NHLPA into a first class organization and we are all very grateful to him. Ted has worked closely with Bob every step of the way and has done an excellent job for the Players in our recently concluded CBA negotiations. We have every confidence that he will be able to lead our Association well in the years to come. "

There's a press conference at 3:00 p.m. U.S. EDT. It ought to be interesting.

Eric 12:15 PM

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