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The answer to that question - I believe will be the NHL itself.


Reason A - In an effort to reign in ridicuous offers that end up hogtieing the franchises - I believe the NHL in the future will not allow RFA offers that break a teams bank - or that they cannot reasonably afford to pay without dumping salary al Lou Lamarillo.


Reason B - Is that the allure of playing for Stevie Y and building something in Tampa Bay ( I believe with the new Lightning ownership - Florida Panthers would move before TB!). You can bet that some players will give Stevie Y a hometown discount - he is that RESPECTED around hockey circles. He will point to the Red Wings - say that is what we will build, a championship caliber team year in and year out, let's do it together. Say what tyou want about Detroit - but what player does not want to contend every year??? And ask EVERY NHL player that came through Detroit - they will tell you it was, at the very least, among the best 3 places/franchises to play for in the league.

Me thinks the players - especially young ones - will listen.


Bruce


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