Lafleur was surprised to learn that Darryl Sittler earns $200,000 as an ambassador for the Leafs - more than twice what Lafleur gets from the Canadiens - and would be seeking a better deal.
thinkwild said:Really, i hope the owners get to address the ambassador salary cap in the next cba. One crazy owner offers 200k, and now all the owners have to pay it.
Guy Lafleur: "The players took advantage of the situation in 1994. They won the lottery for 10 years in a row. I have nothing against the guys who have taken advantage of the system for 10 years, I'm very happy for them. But it makes no sense. These guys have to be realistic. I know it's going to be tough for them to leave this money behind, but they were lucky to have it for 10 years. From the beginning, the owners said they were going for a salary cap and they stuck to their plan. That's why there's no hockey today.
How can a business survive when they give 75 per cent of their revenue to salaries? There's no (expletive) business in the world that can. None...I have no respect for the mentality of some of the players. They say I'm frustrated I didn't make their type of money. Well, I don't give a (expletive). We played with passion, for the love of the game. If today's players are so smart, why don't they buy a (expletive) franchise and they'll see what's going on.
does your employment have a salary cap ? why should Guy's ?eye said:Perfect example of why the owners want to regain control of their business. Total free market without controls no longer works in professional sports. At least not when all players are connected on line and share/compare all information pertaining to finances. Players have an ego and most think they deserve more than the next guy.
DR said:does your employment have a salary cap ? why should Guy's ?
dont say yes you have a cap, what you have is a budget.
do you not have an ego and think you deserve as much as the next guy at your work ?
DR said:does your employment have a salary cap ? why should Guy's ?
dont say yes you have a cap, what you have is a budget.
do you not have an ego and think you deserve as much as the next guy at your work ?
My employer certainly has caps on all positions, and the NHL should be free to put in caps as well.labatt50 said:Lots of big business have "position caps". Certain positions top out (cap) at certain dollar amounts.
The Maltais Falcon said:My employer certainly has caps on all positions, and the NHL should be free to put in caps as well.