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I believe these leagues hold a "draft" as well so not sure how they can be stop 1 league from holding a draft but exempt others?
Theoretically, everyone becomes free agents. But it won't happen so the question is moot.
Just like universities get athletes. They recruit players to their school or in this example their OHL teams. These players are going this route because some US states have recipritory agreements with Canada provinces. This would then go to courts in these provinces to rule on this.
This lawsuit is not going to go anywhere. Canada is a sovereign country and are not bound by US laws and court decisions. The majority of the teams in the CHL are located in Canada and all three league are as well. There is arguments because they do business in New York State they have jurisdiction but the CHL could simply ignore any decision of a US court because the US court has no way to enforce it in Canada.If they did away with the draft, teams like the Niagara IceDogs would never get any top players. Who knows, maybe the players will win the case and the draft will be abolished. Better sell the IceDogs quick Darren. lol
Although not black and white you have to remember there is substantial cross border business going on everyday between the 2 countries and lots of laws and agreements between states/provinces that cover each other's laws and policies. It will definitely have some form of impact all be it what that is, is not clear. It also would have an impact on any cross border league that has a draft. I'm sure all pro and amateur leagues are watching this with interest.
Unfortunately a lot of kids/people these days are very selfish and entitled. A lot of them think the world revolves around them.
That’s 95 percent of these lawsuits. kids who flamed out, found out that they are not nearly as good as mom and dad told them, and instead of saying ‘wow, I sucked’ they look to blame someone else.
It won't affect CHL very much.
