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Originally Posted by Badgers Nose
This scenario as it played out would seem to be in the best interests of the players Association. It resolves a contractual dispute with the player getting healthy raise, and of course it raises the bar higher for young centers when it comes to contract negotiation.
So I don't understand why they wouldn't come out in support of this interpretation of the memorandum of understanding.
Furthermore, I have to trust that Jay's Feaster as a trained lawyer would understand the minutiae of this agreement and would have some solid footing to challenge any interpretation of what he did that was contrary to what he was trying to achieve.
So far the reporting on this incident has been a massive disappointment.
I feel a little bit manipulated in terms of all the highs and lows.
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Jay Feaster is a trained lawyer, but isn't Gary Bettman who helped write the rules also a trained lawyer?
I have said it before and i will say it again:
Going by Feasters statement he knew about the rule and was ready to challenge if it came down to it. That challenge would have taken weeks for a decision. Even if Feaster had won, this team would more than likely have been out of it and handing the Av's a top 5 pick.
Sorry but that is not a good back up plan.