While there clearly is renewed optimism among NHL players after their labour negotiations with the NHL on Friday, they realize a wide gulf remains on monetary issues as the sides battle for their share of revenue that reached $3.3 billion last season -- and Washington Capitals forward Troy Brouwer warns that the players won't capitulate. "We're very hopeful that something will happen, but … we're not going to sell ourselves short," former Chicago Blackhawks and current Capitals winger Troy Brouwer said. "We want a fair deal for both sides so that the league can be profitable and move forward as a phenomenal industry."