I think the analogies to real world work are very difficult. This isn't a fair market system where an employee can go where he feels like.
I think most fans support the team over the player because it is this system, that at least in theory, promotes parity, certainly moreso than a free-agent free for all. Also factor in the notion that many people likely feel that these individuals are extremely fortunate to be in a position to make excellent money at a very early age playing a game. Probably not entirely fair, but I favour the team position as well.
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From HFBoard oiler fan, in analyzing MacT's management:
O.K. there has been a lot of talk on whether or not MacTavish has actually done a good job for us, most fans on this board are very basic in their analysis and I feel would change their opinion entirely if the team was successful.
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