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Originally Posted by iggy_oi
So in Kane’s specific set of circumstances (which is the topic of discussion), what do they stand to gain by filing a grievance?
They can’t undo what happened, they can’t realistically sue for damages over earnings that they can’t prove would be lost(especially since he performed at his usual level once he did return) and again filing the grievance probably makes other GMs less likely to want to sign him.
Just seems like something that would be better addressed during the next CBA negotiations if the PA were concerned about it since there is literally nothing to be gained by them or Kane from them taking this route.
I think the most likely explanation for this investigation is that another team or teams were pissed that the oilers were basically gifted Kane being allowed out of his San Jose deal and were further frustrated them taking it a step further and playing the LTIR cap circumvention game.
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The original claim was that NHLPA would step in to protect Oilers against the NHL because more money to players is good.
I'm sceptial about that, because I think NHLPA' has interests that align with the NHL here, which are protecting players rights to play and protecting players from organizations turning players healthcare into shenanigans for cap reasons.
So no I don't see the NHLPA filing grievance here, but I'm guessing they have no interest in getting involved either. The NHL doesn't need their help in this either, except maybe some.behind the scenes stuff which we would never hear about.
Edit: if the NHLPA wants to get into this, I would see it more likely that their reasoning is not just that more money to players good, but because this makes players with health problems much more employable, probably extends some careers, and gives players better opportunities to get those big operations and take the time they need.to properly heal.
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Which I think most would agree really is a good thing.