Recap: NHL lockout chat By QMI Agency

Corey Perry (right) of the Anaheim Ducks rests beside Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings during a practice with the OHL's London Knights on Oct. 3, 2012. (Morris Lamont/QMI Agency) Gary Bettman offers up 'golden opportunity' with 50-50 NHL deal NHL owners play trump card NHL offer gives fans hope for a season NHLers looking for money-back guarantee NHL moves to salvage season

There's finally a reason for optimism among fans of the NHL on Tuesday.

That's because the league tabled a new offer Tuesday to the players' association that seems to be a way to get a deal done soon and for the season to begin in November.

National hockey columnist Chris Stevenson answers your questions about the latest offer and whether the players will eventually accept it.