[Hockey Fan #751]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Next CBA will be very interesting. I wonder if there will be a push from the players to get UFA status earlier. You think about a guy like JD, and he'll do well when he gets to UFA next summer for sure. But if he were UFA two years ago, he probably makes even more money. So what would the owners want in exchange for giving up control? A franchise tag? Non guaranteed contracts? Should be interesting.

Hard salary cap?