Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle, left, and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ryan Whitney leave the labor talks between the NHL Players association and the league at the NHL's headquarters in New York, Tuesday, July 31, 2012. The NHL is still awaiting the NHLPA’s counterproposal as the calendar turns toward August and there appears to be no resolution in sight. The current collective bargaining agreement ends on Sept. 15, and the NHL season is scheduled to open on Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)