The Dallas Stars want the same things everyone does from their work – a reliable salary, a little time off, and the occasional opportunity to travel. Now that the next version of the National Hockey League’s collective bargaining agreement is out there – and everything from escrow to the Olympics is on the table – it’s interesting to see how it became what it is.
The Athletic’s Sean Shapiro has done just that in a new interview with Jason Dickinson, the Victory Green Gang’s representative to the NHL Players’ Association. It’s an interesting and often surprising look at what the players really want, and what they’re willing to negotiate for.