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I tend to disagree on previous comments made that this is a HUGE deal for the small market teams. For starters, the $50 Million hard-cap really isn't a hard-cap when you consider the fact that each team is allowed 1 franchise player to exceed that amount. So for instance, Toronto could have a payroll of $60 Million when you factor in Sundin's contract as a franchise player. How does that really change from the current landscape?
Many of you are saying, "Well at least we got the CAP"... well that's the same thing as saying you'd be happy with a $100 Million cap because at least we got a cap....
I don't think this deal goes far enough. The highest spending teams will still be the highest spending teams. The only way I see that this deal can work is if there is some sort of true revenue sharing agreement in place. That's the only way it'll work and I just can't see that happening - but I could be wrong.
If the deal is as many have reported, I think the owners balked at just the wrong time.
PJStyles
Many of you are saying, "Well at least we got the CAP"... well that's the same thing as saying you'd be happy with a $100 Million cap because at least we got a cap....
I don't think this deal goes far enough. The highest spending teams will still be the highest spending teams. The only way I see that this deal can work is if there is some sort of true revenue sharing agreement in place. That's the only way it'll work and I just can't see that happening - but I could be wrong.
If the deal is as many have reported, I think the owners balked at just the wrong time.
PJStyles