X-SHARKIE said:
What's wrong with letting a prospect devolope in the juniors? Bob Clarke made it clear that Carter would be signed if their was a season. I can't see any prospects getting upset over their teams saying we'll waite until a lockout is over to sign you (like Bettman asked).
Well, the problem is that they're gonna get stiffed. After the NHLPA boys make sure that the league starts cutting costs, starting with the boys at the entry level - while I'm sure that may not seem like a bad thing to some people...it sucks for these players.
Patrick O'Sullivan, in particular - who got royally screwed out of the first round in his draft [and hence, first round money]. So, basically the kid will end up getting screwed not just once, but twice. He'll have to settle for second round compensation, which sucks enough - but now it'll be under the NEW CBA [whenever that happens] which is bound to rot even more. Anyway, I'm sure you and most people, don't really give a rat's ass, but....it pisses me off. [sorry,,no offense to you or anyone else, personally. i'm done with my rant, now.
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