Just thinking about the Draisaitl thread -> how much was the threat of an Offer Sheet responsible for the escalation of his contract?
Without changing the CBA what-so-ever, could GMs just agree to never sign Offer Sheets?
Yes - that would be collusion. But it would be hard to prove. I mean, it might take a decade before the NHLPA really put 2 + 2 together.
Could that possibly materially decrease the 2nd contract?
Combine that tactic along with a couple hard-nosed GMs actually locking out there RFAs for a couple months certainly would put some pressure on second contract salaries I'd think.
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