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Originally Posted by Crown Royal
I don't think the NHL can't just cancel a season without the NHLPA agreeing to it though. And I am pretty sure that their was no prorated salaries, but rather players forfeited their final cheques as a result of CBA negotiations and the eventual extension.
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The CBA extension essentially changed 50/50 linkage on an annual basis to 50/50 over the next 7 years (including the one we are currently finishing). So they gave up last paycheque and escrow, but it will balance out eventually (at least collectively).
Cancellation would be messy. But ultimately, it comes down to revenue generation and variable operating costs. Collectively, it may not even make that much sense for the players to play, but it probably makes sense for the majority of them as individuals.