Thu 1/3/13 9:45 AM

As the CBA negotiations drag on, Daniel Cleary knows that time is running out. "There's a window of opportunity here that we all know is getting smaller and smaller," Cleary said. "The bottom line is they're talking and that's all we can hope for as a fan or a player, they're talking." The talks are expected to resume on Thursday with mediators present. It's believed that the two sides have roughly a week left to save the NHL season before we pass the point of no return.