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Fehr says an NHL lockout can be avoided, but league has to make that decision

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to reporters after meeting with the NHL Players\' Association representatives during a news conference at NHL headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 in New York. The NHL and the players\' association exchanged proposals on Wednesday as negotiations resumed in an effort to avoid a lockout this weekend.  (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The head of the National Hockey League Players’ Association says a lockout can be avoided.

But Donald Fehr says that’s up to the league.

He says the players made large concessions in bargaining last time.

Since then, Fehr told a New York news conference, league revenue has risen dramatically.

He asked whether it was fair or equitable that the owners want more concessions.

Fehr says the players have made a responsible offer, offering what he calls “shared sacrifice.”

The current collective bargaining agreement expires at Saturday midnight.

The union boss was flanked by a line of players including Sidney Crosby, Zdeno Chara, Daniel Alfredsson and Henrik Lundqvist.

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