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Originally Posted by NegativeSpace
While it is a simple answer that doesn't quite deal with the objections, neither players nor owners would want that system. Owners and players want some security - players to know how much they are making and where they are living and owners that they have the player for this amount of money moving forward. Constant negotiation of contracts would be interesting but not something either side is likely to engage.
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Players do want security, why wouldn't they? But teams' fans want top-quality entertainment for their money. Fans' objective should always trump players' objectives. DiPietro's, Luongo's, Redden's etc. contracts prove that they result in disappointment for team fans. So, either make long-term contracts depend on players' continuing performance or give owners right to terminate contracts without crippling penalties. Fair?