Contract Negotiation - Contract Negotiation is a vital part of a hockey player’s career and a negotiation is built upon exhaustive preparation and balanced decisions. Poor decisions result in lost opportunity and money. At Octagon, we are constantly analyzing our clients’ hockey development, the ever-shifting marketplace and educating our clients about the dynamics of the current economic system – the salary cap.
The NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement - The CBA is a detailed legal document that contains the rules that govern the relationship between a player and his club, which is enforced by the NHL Players’ Association and the NHL. Octagon has been at the forefront in dealing with CBA issues that arise during a player's career including, salary and grievance arbitration, player assignments, waivers, pension, insurance and workers compensation benefits.