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Waiting For That Star To Decide

from Jason Kay of the Hockey News,

Whatever the case – and we understand the reasons vary from athlete to athlete – the impact in a salary cap world is undeniable: it messes with team budgets and personnel decision-making.

A club hoping to land, let’s say Sundin, earmarks X-million for him, then is forced to decide whether to save that cash and cap space on a “what if” or pursue another player. Those who hesitate could lose out on Plan B.

Moreover, the uncertainty messes with fans and their emotional investments in their local favorites…

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