Comments on: Why does the NHL want two-year entry-level contracts?

By: manchestermiracle

manchestermiracle — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:16:59 +0000

Why do the owners keep looking for ways to limit contracts? Aren’t they the ones who offer those contracts? Another example showing how they can’t control themselves. They remind me of an alcoholic who wants the liquor cabinet locked, but insist on having a key. No wonder people call their point man an idiot.

By: atwatercrushesokoye

atwatercrushesokoye — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:45:25 +0000

If they get 2 year entry contracts then the marquee players will cash in big after year 2 and when the next CBA expires the owners will be claiming they need 4 or 5 year entry level contracts because the players are cashing in too quickly.

By: edwelsh8

edwelsh8 — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:22:44 +0000

My example is worst case. The contract length structure ensures that no one would sign less than 3 contracts before they achieved UFA status

By: Jason Brough

Jason Brough — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:19:32 +0000

There aren’t many guys that get five-year contracts after two years as a pro.

By: edwelsh8

edwelsh8 — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:20:39 +0000

Its not about big contracts to Seguin and Hall and the like. It’s math: 2 year entry level contract + 5 year maximum length contract + an 8 year wait for UFA status = 3 contracts signed before a player reaches UFA status. If a player signed 2 max length deals after his 2 year ELC, he would be a 12 year veteran before reaching UFA status.

By: bleed4philly

bleed4philly — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:48:20 +0000

You want a season? Get rid of the NHL and the players union, as unorganized as it might be, no more work stoppage.