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Professional hockey players from Canadian franchises hold informal skates across the country with CBA talks between the league and union on hold

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dion Phaneuf warms up as several Toronto Maple Leafs players took part in an unofficial team skate in Etobicoke, Ont., on Monday.

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Phil Kessel hops over the boards as several Toronto Maple Leafs players took part in an unofficial team skate in Etobicoke, Ont., on Monday.

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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.

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Ottawa Senators Chris Neil, left, and Jason Spezza skate during an informal workout in Ottawa on Monday.

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Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza skates up ice during an informal workout in Ottawa.

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