San Jose Sharks forward Ryane Clowe promises not to “Get Pushed Around” -NHL Update
Players of the San Jose Sharks franchise are certainly not in a good mood and recently, veteran forward Ryane Clowe came out to say that they would not “get pushed around” by the National Hockey League (NHL).
Last time, when the 2004-2005 NHL regular season was locked out, the players had to cave into the league’s demands since it was facing a tough time financially, but seeing how the last few hockey years have been some of the best for the sport, there is no
way the players will allow their shells to crack even a little.
There are a number of factors that have arisen, complicating the already very complex situation of starting a regular season half a year in, while Clowe terms that most of the players would demand a significant portion of their salary for the time lost due
to the negotiations.
"The way I see it, if Shea Weber or Ryan Suter or Zach Parise signed those big deals in July and then arrived at training camp and said, 'We’re not playing until we get 20 percent more on our contract,' there would be an uproar," said Clowe, according to
ESPN. "The owners would say, 'No chance.’ Well, it’s the same thing. Contracts have been signed, both the owners and the players have signed these contracts. Now they’re trying to take whatever percentage off the top? It’s all about principle. It’s a handshake
and an agreement. Why did all these owners rush to sign all these players before the lockout?"
30-year-old Ryane Clowe is a important part of the San Jose Sharks club. He was drafted by the Sharks as the 175th overall back in round-six of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft and has been an integral part ever since.
Having seven seasons with the same club under his belt, Ryane Clowe only sees it to be natural that he play a significant role in the decision making process. Last season, Clowe potted 45 points (17 goals, 28 assists) in 76 games played, boosting his career
total to 395 games played and 260 points (101 goals, 159 assists) registered.
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