The NHL made another proposal today for a new CBA and want to still fit in an 82 game season.
The deal is
said to offer a 50/50 split in revenue sharing. @Jsportsnet reports, UFA at 28 yrs/8yrs of service, 3-yr ELC
deals, 5-yr long-term contract limit.
Bob McKenzie adds, The NHL is proposing the 5-year limit on player
contract length and a yearly salary variance that can't be more than 5 per
cent. The 5Y TCL and 5% variance
restrictions are aimed at eliminating back-diving contracts, which are a
primary NHL concern.
McKenzie also
explains that the league wanted to address the large follow-up contracts that
top prospects aim for after playing through their ELC. The three ways that situation would be dealt
with are:
1. Entry level
would go from 3 to 2 yrs.
2. Salary arbitration
eligibility would go from 4th to 5th yr.
3. UFA goes 7/27
(service/age) to 8/28. If player comes
out of entry level 1 yr earlier, is 1 yr further away from salary arbitration
and UFA, less pressure on teams to give big contract.
NHL.com reported,
“For an 82-game regular-season to begin Nov. 2, Commissioner Bettman said each
team would have to play one additional game every five weeks. That would allow
the completion of the Stanley Cup Final in late June.” The regular season would also need to be
extended beyond the original end date of April 13th.
The NHLPA has
the burden of responding with a counter offer that will most likely be made in
the next 24-48 hours according to Darren Dreger. Bettman has said that gives both sides 9-10 days to finalize a
deal and move forward.
Pierre LeBrun
reports, The tentative plan is for both sides to speak by phone Wednesday
- NHLPA seeking clarification on number of points - and then to meet Thursday.
Isles Notes:
Other Notes:
Mike Modano, Eddie Olczyk and Lou Lamoriello have been inducted the the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
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