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Originally Posted by Jacks
Players have no leverage here. If there aren't going to be fans in the stands then the owners are going to take a beating, wouldn't be surprised if it would be cheaper for them to cancel the season.
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Not to mention, where is the NHLPA in all of this?
If they dig their heels in to get paid in the here and now despite little to no actual revenue they are going to get their teeth kicked in later as owners look to recoup losses.
Remember when player compensation was tied to 50% of Revenue? There has to be some.
It cant all be the TV deal and some bogus 'Reverse Retro' Jersey sales.
By refusing to play ball the players may be slaying the Golden Goose here.
I get that it sucks, but its the reality that we live in right now. Its not the players' fault, its not the Owners' fault. They are all simply unfortunate victims of timing.