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The Ultimate Fate Of The Long Term Contracts Signed Before The Last Collective Bargaining Agreement

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post When the salary cap was instituted in the NHL, owners and players often signed players to extra-long contracts in which the last few years carried a significantly lower salary so that the average value of … Continue reading →

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A Review Of Common Strategies For Dodging The NHL’s Salary Cap

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL Since the salary cap was implemented as part of the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement prior to the 2005-06 season, teams have taken advantage of loopholes to jettison a player who seemed overpaid relative to their perceived value. Many … Continue reading →