Professional hockey players from Canadian franchises hold informal skates across the country with CBA talks between the league and union on hold
Cory Schneider of the Vancouver Canucks adjusts his gear after turning his practice jersey inside out during an informal skate at UBC in Vancouver September 18, 2012.
Willie Mitchell of the Los Angeles Kings looks on as Cory Schneider of the Vancouver Canucks stacks his pads to make a save off Henrik Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks during an informal skate at UBC in Vancouver September 18, 2012.
Henrik Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks tries to check former teammate Willie Mitchell of the Los Angeles Kings as they participate in an informal skate at UBC in Vancouver.
Montreal Canadiens' Colby Armstrong, left, and Ryan White take a break during an informal training session at the Canadiens' training facility in Brossard, Que., Monday.
Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Carey Price makes a save during an informal training session at the Canadiens' training facility in Brossard, Que., Monday, September 17, 2012 on day two of the NHL lockout.
Dion Phaneuf warms up as several Toronto Maple Leafs players took part in an unofficial team skate in Etobicoke, Ont., on Monday.
Phil Kessel hops over the boards as several Toronto Maple Leafs players took part in an unofficial team skate in Etobicoke, Ont., on Monday.
Phil Kessel, right, shares a laugh with teammate Matthew Lombardi as several Toronto Maple Leafs players took part in an unofficial team skate in Etobicoke, Ont., on Monday.
Ottawa Senators Chris Neil, left, and Jason Spezza skate during an informal workout in Ottawa on Monday.
Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza skates up ice during an informal workout in Ottawa.