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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
I assume that both parties will just do whatever the Arbitrator tells them to do. I expect the arbitrator will have broad decision-making powers.
No one has experience in this area. This is a really unique CBA structure with a whole lot of extraneous factors that have a huge effect on decision-making.
You really don't think far-fetched positions are taken with millions of dollars at stake? I'm working on one right now as soon as I finish typing this. The higher the sophistication, the more decision-making is done on the basis of a risk analysis. In this circumstance, it seems to me that the risk to the Kings is low - any order that would result from a dispute resolution process would likely put them right back where they were before, with Richards on the Monarchs. Maybe they have to pay a fine. The upside if they're successful is obviously huge. The chances of success may be low, but someone may have just decided that it's worth a roll of the dice given the lack of downside.
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Why do people keep thinking that the risk to the Kings is low?
Resolute's post is a great example.
They filed to have the contract terminated and the League agreed. Theres likely going to be a grievance but if the Kings lose that grievance they've likely:
- Exceeded the cap illegally for the summer
- Missed the buyout window
- Missed the waiver window
- Missed opportunities to trade him
Those are some pretty serious consequences so I disagree that theres no risk for the Kings because it looks like if they lose their grievance they are likely stuck not only with Richards' cap hit and money but also a pretty disgruntled player on their main roster.