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Some speculation on that here.
An owners wish list for sure but if things do drag on indefinitely who knows?
Yesterday, a league source said he's heard Bettman and the league might try to reopen the NHL in September of 2005 if there's no new agreement in place with the NHL Players' Association.
Under the plan, the following could be put into place.
After bargaining in good faith, the NHL could declare an impasse under U.S. labour laws and institute a new collective bargaining agreement with different work rules for the players.
The league could attempt to impose:
- A $31-million (all terms US) salary cap.
- Non-guaranteed contracts along with reduced qualifying offers.
- Contracts would all be two-way deals.
- Dramatically reduced pension and medical benefits.
The source said once the league declares the impasse, Bettman could then open the doors for business. Since the NHLPA wouldn't want to return under these types of rules, it could force the union to hold a vote.
An owners wish list for sure but if things do drag on indefinitely who knows?