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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
According to this story in the Toronto Star, Darryl Sittler was the first NHL player to get an NTC in order to prevent him from playing in the WHA, and he explicitly gave up $200k for the NTC. The Toros offered him a $1 million contract, and the Leafs countered with $800k plus an NTC. Nowadays, I don't think players actually leave anything on the table for a clause, it's just expected on top of everything else. Later, he also rejected $500k from the Red Wings who tried to entice him to waive.
https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs...e8c688375.html
They certainly weren't common until after the 2004-2005 lockout. |
I also believe this NTC for Sittler is why Lanny was traded to the Rockies. Imlach couldn't trade Sittler, so traded his friends instead.
Worked out well for us!