Fourier
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It does not say that at all. The NHLPA has no reason to interfere in individual negotiations one way or the other. It does not serve it's members.I understand your point but taken to its logical conclusion, it would suggest that the NHLPA’s ultimate goal is to have every player earn precisely the same salary, regardless of tenure or stature, such that no one has money taken out of their pocket to pay someone else. I can’t see any universe where they don’t advocate zealously for the stars and veterans to get every penny they can.
Your last point is probably self contradictory. Historically, when money is short because of big dollars for stars one of the main groups of players who typically get hit are older vets in the lower salary range.