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Originally Posted by Jacks
They would still be on the hook for his salary though if it doesn't work or if it affects his play substantially. If he gets the fusion surgery they know he will be back playing for sure. Basically they want to take the safe route for the next 5 years, Eichel wants to take the route that gives him a better chance at quality of life 30 years from now. I suppose both sides are just looking out for their best interest but the Sabres come out looking like the bad guy no matter what. There should be a mechanism in the CBA to allow a player to terminate his contract in cases like this.
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IF there was then it would be a short step to the teams saying they want the ability to terminate a contract of a player who doesn't perform to expectations, let's use Skinner as an example. Team could say we paid you as a 40 goal scorer and you became lazy so we are going to terminate your contract.
I know it isn't the same thing but it isn't a leap to getting the NFL contract situation.