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Bob Goodenow is most certainly a shining example of a courageous and visionary leader. He stood up to Alan Eagleson who ran that union (and a large part of the hockey industry itself) like a personal piggybank.
Goodenow, when he took office, instituted a policy whereby all NHLPA Agents were required to be certified to prevent the abuses of the past. Often the Agent/Player relationship was one of pimp/prostitute before. His other initiatives also included growing union revenues via joint partnership with the league in regard to product licensing, something Gary Bettman was eager to endorse himself.
Players, the League, and the game itself owe him a debt of gratitude.
Funny, but everyone's darling of the moment, Brian Burke, was and is a close associate of Goodenow. In many ways, Goodenow made Burke.
Goodenow, when he took office, instituted a policy whereby all NHLPA Agents were required to be certified to prevent the abuses of the past. Often the Agent/Player relationship was one of pimp/prostitute before. His other initiatives also included growing union revenues via joint partnership with the league in regard to product licensing, something Gary Bettman was eager to endorse himself.
Players, the League, and the game itself owe him a debt of gratitude.
Funny, but everyone's darling of the moment, Brian Burke, was and is a close associate of Goodenow. In many ways, Goodenow made Burke.