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Old 08-31-2019, 09:53 PM   #47
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Originally Posted by Macho0978 View Post
Isn't this a big risk for the Owners? No agreement would always lead to a lockout as a strike hurts the owners way more. If they extend to January 1 and no deal is agreed upon would this not give the players the upper hand to exercise their opt out and strike right before the playoffs?
This is an extension to the deadline for the NHLPA to opt out of the current CBA before the start of the 20-21 season. There is no risk of losing any part of this season by extending the deadline.
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