Great stuff, Bingo. This is a huge issue that hasn't really been explored yet.
I assume that the number of days is being calculated, based on the guesstimated salary that you have presented?
So basically there are 2 guys on the list for whom the team can reasonably absorb an extended holdout? That is interesting. I suspect there is going to be some feverish negotiating (and signing) during the pre-season.
And to those that will suggest thsat this gives leverage to the players, I disagree. It remains a double-edged sword because, if they start to approach the doomsday date, one of two things will have to happen: either the player takes a shorter-term, lower contract to make the cap work, or the player would be forced to sit out the entire season.
Either way, it is not good for either the player, or the team.
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