John McCambridge
NHLPA labour lawyer
He's vital behind the scenes. McCambridge argues the major grievances on behalf of the NHLPA.
He is one of a handful of people to whom Goodenow
listens.
One of the main people involved in negotiations during the 1994 lockout.
Ted Saskin
NHLPA senior director
Goodenow's top aide.
His approach is less confrontational than Goodenow's.
He is vital to the negotiation process because of his willingness to keep the lines of communication open between the NHL and NHLPA.
Saskin manages the business opportunities, a valuable resource in the event of a work stoppage in 2004.
Bob Riley
NHLPA labour lawyer
Another member of Goodenow's inner circle.
A Detroit lawyer who provides outside counsel to the union.
He was very involved in the 1994 negotiations.
Ian Pulver
NHLPA associate counsel
Is the NHLPA's go-to guy in discipline hearings, arbitrations and other day-to-day battles with the NHL.
Trevor Linden
NHLPA president
Directs the union executive -- the main voice for NHL players.
As president, Linden takes player demands to
Goodenow, and he's involved in planning union strategy.
Mike Gartner
NHLPA president during 1994-95 strike
Was a key member of the NHLPA's negotiating committee during both the labour disputes in the 1990s.
He served as NHLPA President during the 1994 lockout.
Retired from the NHL, but still involved in the NHLPA, serving as the union's director of business relations.
