Author's note: Bruce Dowbiggin is a Canadian author and columnist whose latest book “Cap in Hand” explores the potential for North American sports leagues to break free of their salary cap-imposed shackles and let the free market reign. He was kind enough to discuss his latest book with me.
Hockey fans of the two biggest and best leagues in the world (NHL and KHL) are familiar with the pains of the salary cap. Both the Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks are two big teams who have been forced to shed important players following Stanley Cup Championship success in order to pay their stars and prevent them from testing free agency.