Report: NHLPA proposal would allow teams to “trade cap space”
Aug 14, 2012, 10:08 PM EDT
To many, the NHLPA’s CBA counter-proposal represents a breath of fresh air – even if the details were initially vague.
More details are emerging with time, yet John Shannon’s latest nugget ranks as one of the most intriguing bits.
Part of PA Proposal includes ability to "trade" cap space. Same amount of money/cap remains in system yet can be redistributed or "bought"
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John Shannon (@JSportsnet) August 15, 2012Have been told it's a minor part of PA Proposal and has very limited use, specifically for teams in distress.Doubt the League will agree.
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John Shannon (@JSportsnet) August 15, 2012Interesting, huh?
Shannon didn’t expand much more regarding exactly how this would work – especially within the framework of a luxury tax – but there was a time when NHL teams could exchange cash in deals.
This idea and a possible “luxury tax” would make for more complicated imaginary trades on message boards and Twitter, too.
(Is that a good thing?)
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