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Originally posted by Evil Chris
 Ron... we touched a nerve here did we? LOL
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Haha, just a little.
I remember when Keith Tkachuk played his first game after holding on the Jets a few years ago and the less than warm reception he got from the fans.
This guy signed a front loaded contract (1st year-6 million dollars, 2nd and 3rd years-2 million dollars, or something like that) and had the nerve to hold out in the last year of his contract saying he was underpaid.
The classic thing was he did the same thing AGAIN in Phoenix. The EXACT same thing.
I can honestly say, I've never been a big fan of Paul Kariya's but when I first heard that he wanted to play with Teemu again and take a pay cut all at the same time, I found myself somewhat respecting that.
Then I found out his ulterior motives. The strike IS coming after this season. He'll be an unrestricted free agent again because his salary is lower than the league average. Because of this AND the strike, HE can play elsewhere next season and make some money. All those under NHL contracts cannot play anywhere nor make money from hockey. Again, all about the money.
I've had enough of the whiney millionaires club.
Like I say, blame the lawyers (Most sports agents, Goodenow and Bettman).