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Jiri Hrdina · 01-09-2021, 12:09 PM

I think part of the issue is the buyout which was intended to provide some caution to signing UFAs long-term.
But the penalty of losing a player is perhaps enough.

So in my head the best rule is perhaps something like this

- If a player announces their retirement, the league GMs will vote on if they are retired in the CPHL or not. The Gm of that player cannot vote, and 51% or more is required to carry the vote
- Players that announce their retirement at the end of the NHL season, will be allowed to complete their CPHL season in all cases
- We will eliminate the buyout penalty

Something like that. Much like we've done with the approval of new GM trades, I'd rather put the decision in the hands of the league, as opposed to the commissioners to democratize it and avoid any perception of unfairness.

If we moved in this direction we'd have to decide if we do it:
- Immediately
- Immediately and retroactively to include all players since our season started
- After this season

Again that's my lean. Open to thoughts.

01-09-2021, 12:09 PM	#77
Jiri Hrdina Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2014 Exp:	I think part of the issue is the buyout which was intended to provide some caution to signing UFAs long-term. But the penalty of losing a player is perhaps enough. So in my head the best rule is perhaps something like this - If a player announces their retirement, the league GMs will vote on if they are retired in the CPHL or not. The Gm of that player cannot vote, and 51% or more is required to carry the vote - Players that announce their retirement at the end of the NHL season, will be allowed to complete their CPHL season in all cases - We will eliminate the buyout penalty Something like that. Much like we've done with the approval of new GM trades, I'd rather put the decision in the hands of the league, as opposed to the commissioners to democratize it and avoid any perception of unfairness. If we moved in this direction we'd have to decide if we do it: - Immediately - Immediately and retroactively to include all players since our season started - After this season Again that's my lean. Open to thoughts.