Contract lengths need to be looked at in the next CBA. 7/8 is way to long to have guys signed.
4/5 should be maximum.
These massive long term deals handcuff teams from proper roster building or having the opportunity to retool teams when it's not working out.
Just look at Lucic he's played 3 more years than he should and his contract allows zero ability to buy it out or trade him.
That 5.5 million in cap space would be huge. You probably also see star player salaries rise like they have been crying about especially Walsh.
Other leagues have caps and ability to cut a player loose.
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