81.   Especially in the face of ticket prices that were raised soon after the season was canceled.

82.   Gretzky, however, declined to comment about his plans should the NHL season be canceled.

83.   If it were up to Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington, he would cancel the season should the players not give any more ground in the bargaining talks.

84.   If no agreement is reached by next Friday, Stern and deputy commissioner Russ Granik have said they will recommend canceling the season.

85.   In the event the season is canceled, Tavares said he believes it will be even more difficult to negotiate a contract for next year.

86.   Meanwhile, a rebel players league remained a possibility should the NHL season be canceled.

87.   NBA commissioner David Stern has refused to say when the season might be canceled if the lockout continues.

88.   NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has steadfastly avoided setting a deadline to cancel the season.

89.   Portland guard Damon Stoudamire plans to play in Europe if the NBA season is canceled, his agent said Tuesday.

90.   Should negotiations fail, the decision on when to cancel the season is up to Bettman.