A weekly wrap-up of what the Players are talking about on Twitter. This week, it's all things lockout, Halloween, charity and a surprise addition to the US Presidential race?
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Top Player Tweets of the Week - October 15th - 22nd
Storified by NHLPA · Tue, Oct 23 2012 09:44:44
While the NHL Lockout & CBA Negotiations conversations certainly dominated Twitter...
CBA negotiations are underway at the @NHLPA offices. Here's a photo of #theplayers preparing earlier today http://pic.twitter.com/YUBkAIvuNHLPA
I hope those of u interested in the politics of the lockout n what we have to deal w/ read this article: http://deadsp.in/RvfLc3 #theplayersGeorge Parros
We ask for 50/50 split and to honor existing contracts and Gary says we aren't in the same ball park yet they claim in their proposal a...Kyle Okposo
For you confused fans. Players will take a 50/50 split. The players will agree to that if owners honor all existing contracts. It's simple.Paul Bissonnette
“@Whitemooseranch: Anyone who looks at a proposal for 10 min never intended looking for a deal to begin with” well said and nice picDavid Booth
I mean, with an extra billion to split up, hopefully beer prices will go from $7 to $5? Maybe no more $10 nachos? What do you think?Blake Wheeler
Anyone find It weird the NHL came out with a "to good to be true" offer just days after hiring PR strategist Frank Luntz #notthisguyMatt Beleskey
Players were also: Getting ready for Halloween with their families
Somebody likes Mickey Mouse and all his friends. #happyhalloween http://pic.twitter.com/AdknqFq2Colin Fraser
Team Ott's amateur Halloween skills. @EricaRene4 http://pic.twitter.com/N5fuvGWDSteve Ott
...making appearances at minor hockey practices
Up in Halifax n #foundaplacetoskate Great workout with the Bedford Blues! #couplefutureNHLers http://pic.twitter.com/7mJlpkMaScott Hartnell
RT @Twigy15: Had a great skate with the Columbus Chill Youth Hockey Team tonight #foundaplacetoskate #theplayers #NHLPA http://pic.twitter.com/heDA2SrFWayne Samson
RT @NHLPA: RT @WillBiemer: Just practiced with Keith yandle and Johnny boychuk http://pic.twitter.com/rMziy3DI #foundaplacetoskateNot Keith Yandle
...playing in other leagues
Greetings from Switzerland...Bergeron and Seguin after game in Lugano (Grazie-danke-merci Felix for the photo!) http://pic.twitter.com/VbPihqshNaoko Funayama
Great practice today... Played mini games! I think white team won... #moraik #goodtimes http://pic.twitter.com/AwBxRoX8Anze Kopitar
@43_Kadri sweet pic of you at @TorontoMarlies game tonight. Almost buried the beauty late. #niftymittens http://pic.twitter.com/SKK2IjRsJamie Cordeiro
...giving back to local charities
Had my first meeting to discuss my involvement in an anti bullying program for my hometown....Pumped about the ideas we have! #StaytunedCam Janssen
Pros4Goals raises $13,000 @petryules @PetryJ @jonesry28 http://pic.twitter.com/bnplNjl1Jamie Jones
My friends Javier, max and Els from @ChildrensLA http://pic.twitter.com/4NYIuM1Edustin brown
Last night was awesome! Big W for VF and personally I experienced another unforgettable night at Scandinavium.. http://pic.twitter.com/3u641LHqHenrik Lundqvist
What a night! Thx to all who helped make it possible! #UBC #BieksasBuddies #CAN #CFEC #Canuckplace http://yfrog.com/kfxjjwajKevin Bieksa
And... Running for U.S. President?
You scared @mittromney? http://pic.twitter.com/V1fGBeimPaul Bissonnette