GabbyDugan said:Larry Brooks presents yet another suggestion that the NHLPA will come up with a proposal to the NHL. The substance is different tha n the one suggested earlier.
http://nypost.com/sports/35272.htm
"The proposal, which likely will be presented within the first two weeks of December, is expected to feature an increase in salary rollback — i.e., a player contract tax of up to twice the original offer of five percent; more meaningful payroll tax rates starting at lower club thresholds, and an offer to negotiate substantive changes to inflationary systemic triggers such as salary arbitration."
Well its good news that its significant, and that Goodenow is said to have always been prepared to negotiate away from his framework. It sure sounds hopeful. Hopefully enough owners are reasonable and truly want a solution. It shows who is more serious, especially if the owners continue their pouting and non-negotiable stance.
A couple of interesting quotes from that column of Larry's.
Larry Brooks said:So Kevin Lowe, who forced his way out of Edmonton in 1993 so he could reap the rewards of playing for the Ranger$, is back at the bully pulpit, stating he will resign as the Oilers' GM without adoption of a new economic system. First, can we get this pledge in writing? Second, when is he going to say that if he had the Rangers' budget he'd never fail to make the playoffs?
Heh.
Larry Brooks said:Finally, as stated by its Constitution, The NHL exists as an Unincorporated Association Not For Profit.
Article 2.2: "The League shall be operated not for profit."
Now isnt that a fascinating one. The owners deserve to make a profit indeed. Apparently not according to their own constitution.