J Michael Neal writes:

> There is a real possibility that
> the lockout could wipe out all of next year.  If that happens, they have not
> only lost an entire year of playing time at a crucial time in their
> development, but quite possibly watched a large chunk of that big contract
> vanish, depending upon how the new CBA deals with signed contracts.


I'm not clear on how this would affect the minor leagues, but I have the impression that they would still be playing.   How would it work if he had a contract that paid him the same salary in either the minors or the NHL?

Pam Sweeney
Go Gophers!!