Quoting: JaredOfLondon
he didnt bully anyone. He simply didnt want to play there. Forcing kids to play for teams they have no desire to is bullying, the fact that Fox was able to use his leverage to end up where he wants is a good thing. Billion dollar corporations shouldnt have half the control they do over these kids.
When you are drafted, you are given the
choice to play in the NHL. Nobody is forced to sign. The price of admission is that you accept a contract with the team that drafted you. In return you get resources and ice time to develop your game and a chance to
earn contracts worth millions of dollars.
While I believe there should be exceptions for players' decisions over medical treatment (re:Eichel), the "control" is reasonable. All workers agree to certain terms when they sign an employment contract and employers have a right to expect some form of minimum standard.
Remember that these are guaranteed contracts. There are necessary protections for both parties.
If Edmonton is good enough for McDavid, what right does Fox, or anyone else, have to refuse signing and still play in the NHL?