The NHL's initial CBA proposal isn't the end of the 2012-2013 season
Reportedly, the NHL has submitted an initial proposal to the NHLPA for updates to the CBA. However, it doesn't mean the season's over before it begins.
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2012-2013 Tampa Bay Lightning schedule released, Bolts season begins on Oct. 13th
With a long, hot summer still ahead for fans, the NHL has released the 2012-13 scheduel for it's 30 clubs. The start of the Tampa Bay Lightnign season is October 13th.
