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Originally Posted by Pocono
They wanted both parties to extend the agreement early so the last capped year is tough on both the players and the teams. The % shared with the players drops 1% in 06 so what was a 5M increase in 05 would only be 3.5M in 06. Also if there's no extension by 3/1/06 they won't be able to prorate about 20M of roster bonuses in 06 and all guaranteed money in contracts after 06 will count in 06. I think the cap chart here is missing 1.5M of extra hits in 06 from restructures done with Harris Ramsey and Noble and about 5-6M of guaranteed money due to be paid after 06 which would count against the 06 cap if there is no extension.
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The last capped year which is 06 will not be tough on the owners by any stretch. I don't believe you are correct on the 20 mil roster bonuses but I could be wrong. Will have to look into that one. As far as the escalator on bonus such as the potential for Brunnel to earn, that is based on the offense improving and this bonus does not count against the cap. Canuck can help us out with that one but we have already discussed this very issue and it is pretty agreed that does not count against our cap.