I dont think its something they suspect that just genetically any hockey players will have. It is a question perhaps even for philosophers. Like us.
Without representation, or people looking out for their best interests, hockey players just want to play. Heck they'd even let Alan Eaglson represent them. THese guys just want to play. These issues of cap, cba's, why do they want to think about this. Just take a cap. THey are extorting us, and successfully, just give in. Whats it going to hurt?
Well there is a lot of hurt possible. Now and in future generations. DUring a time when the Isles and Pens are in a new arena, Florida is winning, and St louis is rebuilding, all the current losses will have disappeared, but the percentages negotiated to make things work in tough times will now be regretted. Like the NFL is now regretting.
Its not an easy decision to come to. For sure a lot of players like Commodore have a real valid concern and they are going to suffer. They have to take this fight on as a team.