PecaFan
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Wetcoaster said:Conspiracy relating to professional sport
48. (1) Every one who conspires, combines, agrees or arranges with another person
(a) to limit unreasonably the opportunities for any other person to participate, as a player or competitor, in professional sport or to impose unreasonable terms or conditions on those persons who so participate, or
(b) to limit unreasonably the opportunity for any other person to negotiate with and, if agreement is reached, to play for the team or club of his choice in a professional league
Now all we need to do is define "reasonable".
I'm just an average joe, but I think it's pretty damn reasonable to compensate someone to the tune of millions of dollars in recognition of their giving up certain rights (ie, the draft, exclusive rights etc.)
I think it's also reasonable that a sport needs a draft, in order to help the lesser teams get better. It's also reasonable that there's a period of exclusivity, recognising the nature of the sport (excessive turnover is bad for the consumer, and financial inequities amongst the competitors).
But that's just me.