He means the cap is socialist, and that we as Leafs and Hawks fans are footing the Bill for it, money that could go back into the team
Agree?
For most of his time in power, Stalin ruled on the basis of his own cult of personalty and Soviet nationalism. The Soviet Union was a totalitarian society, but not necessarily a socialist one. That is something that Khrushchev tried to do away with when he came to power in 1953.
My question still stands to the user, as to compare someone to Stalin is no different than doing it with Hitler. Both are among the most ruthless dictators to ever rule on this planet. Bettman may not be well liked, but he is no Stalin. He is no ruthless dictator.
As for the cap in particular, the Leafs aren't "footing the bill" for it, they are making money off it. With the team no longer having to spend as much as they did pre-lockout, that extra cash is being pocketed for the most part.