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Interesting Article about NHL Veterans Not finding jobs

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http://www.tsn.ca/former-regulars-face-new-nhl-s-harsh-reality-1.373333


It makes sense. When you have certain guys like Toews & Kane just as an example making huge amounts of money, rather then paying a vet 2 or 3 mil a year, it's more affordable cap wise to play youth on an entry level or close to an entry level contract. I wonder if these guys held out at the beginning of UFA hoping to get paid more??

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http://www.tsn.ca/former-regulars-face-new-nhl-s-harsh-reality-1.373333

It makes sense. When you have certain guys like Toews & Kane just as an example making huge amounts of money, rather then paying a vet 2 or 3 mil a year, it's more affordable cap wise to play youth on an entry level or close to an entry level contract. I wonder if these guys held out at the beginning of UFA hoping to get paid more??

Economically it makes sense. Reward the elite and exploit the poor. Let the middle class players burn. And the world turns.

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Its things like this which just make me respect guys like Datsyuk and Lidstrom so much more. They were always willing to take less so their teammates could get more and so they could be on a winning team.

I have never understood why certain people/posters push for top stars to break the bank, there is only so much money to go around and while the top guys do deserve to get paid the most, there is a difference between being fair and being greedy.

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Its things like this which just make me respect guys like Datsyuk and Lidstrom so much more. They were always willing to take less so their teammates could get more and so they could be on a winning team.

I have never understood why certain people/posters push for top stars to break the bank, there is only so much money to go around and while the top guys do deserve to get paid the most, there is a difference between being fair and being greedy.

The other side of the coin is, when these players 'cash in' they set a new benchmark for all players. By getting the most they can they're effectively raising the price on future contracts for their fellow players. It's a players vs owners mentality that is accentuated with every lock out. I still prefer guys like Lids obviously, but I understand why others do what they do. Money talks.

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The other side of the coin is, when these players 'cash in' they set a new benchmark for all players. By getting the most they can they're effectively raising the price on future contracts for their fellow players. It's a players vs owners mentality that is accentuated with every lock out. I still prefer guys like Lids obviously, but I understand why others do what they do. Money talks.

Ya I know your right, but I wish the players realized that with the cap they are not helping the entire NHLPA but taking as much as possible but rather just the other top end guys.

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Ya I know your right, but I wish the players realized that with the cap they are not helping the entire NHLPA but taking as much as possible but rather just the other top end guys.

And that's the ironic part. It doesn't trickle down. They just take what they would've given to middle of the road players and give it to the superstars

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Not surprising.

UFA Cody Franson - a solid #3/#4 Dman on just about any team in the league wasn't signed until 1 month ago.

It appears to be yet another 'tactic' by the NHLPA that is going to backfire - have your 'high end' players take up a significant portion of the cap - then the 'above average' guys can suffer.

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wow looks like Boltz (Eric Boulton) made it on conditional contract for the Islanders. hehe I went to school with Eric and I still remember when he was drafted back in 1996. Glad he can continue to be employed in the league, and it is sad that these talented players in the article are having a hard time keeping their jobs. As long as they have a clean bill of health you would think they could still play but i understand there is a risk with taking them on.

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