I was thinking the same thing.
Ok, the player and GM were legally bound to follow the CBA rules when they entered into the contract. If they did so under the rules of that CBA at the time and in good faith, how does a new CBA negate that contract? It sets rules for new contracts, but can they wipe out all past legally binding contracts?
Goodenow himself said in his post-meeting interview, what sets this PA apart from other unions is that they don't negotiate salaries for the players. That is a contract between the player and the team. If both signed that agreement in good faith under the CBA rules at the time, can it really be turned back later? Yes if the two parties agree, but what if they don't. I'd like to see a precedent on that myself....Article 18 or no Article 18....
I dunno if Jagr could sue the Rangers but he could ask a court that his contract be honored. No? I'm just asking for sake of argument....