A Counter Proposal
What is there really to talk about with the NHL season on hold, the sides not talking and no real resolution in sight? Well a potential resolution I guess, and that is what TSN with their myriad of resources and experienced commentators have presented this evening. Basically they avoid a cap by simply putting a maximum salary on veteran players (i.e. those not on an entry-level contract) and a few tweaks here and there. I’m sorry, but I must admit I’m disappointed…how about you?
So with the equally impressive array of resources and experience available to Outside The Garden, I counter with this more creative solution…well at least in my own mind.
1. $25 million Team Salary Cap
Okay, before all you player supporters of the players union jump on me give me a chance to explain. The salary cap applies only to players who have changed teams and not to those who wish to remain with the team they originally signed their contract with. In essence if a team invests the money to draft and develop a player they should be given some return on their investment, additionally we want to avoid incidents like we see in the NFL where team favorites are cut as they start to get on in years.