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Although Thursday was already scheduled to be a major voting day in at least one of Canadas largest provinces, it now marks a major decision day across the country in the Canadian Football League. The Players Association will either decide to ratify last Saturdays tentative collective bargaining agreement or not, and face uncertain labour future in the days and weeks ahead. Polls for the players opened at 6am et. The votes will be taken using electronic secret ballot, on a third-party website, with a passcode for each player. According to sources, the question on the ballot: Are you in favour of approval of the Collective Agreement that has been described in the Summary of Collective Agreement Proposed for the years 2014-2018: YES (in favour of) / NO. In order to ratify the tentative deal, players on six of the leagues nine team must vote "Yes." On each team, the vote must be 50 per cent-plus-one to pass. In the last few days, some CFLPA executives have travelled to CFL cities to answer questions on what is part of the tentative five-year deal - including a $5 million base salary cap, a $27 million threshold to renegotiate the salary cap, ratification bonus for players, and the removal of the option year in veteran contracts. Union vice-president Jeff Keeping, also an offensive lineman with the Toronto Argonauts, confirmed Thursday rookies are entitled to a vote in every province where a CFL team is located, except Quebec. According to Keeping, Quebec labour law states an individual must be part of a union to vote on tentative collective bargaing agreements. CFL rookies arent part of the Players Association until after training camp, when they make the team, sign a certified player contract and begin paying dues. Voting is set to last until 8pm et/5pm pt. The Players Association is then expected to hold a conference call Thursday evening when they should know the votes results. 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Hes also good in these one-on-one battles where more often than not youre going to see him coming away with the puck.He doesnt seem to get any older, either. He seems to get better and better each year.This is Hossas 16th full NHL season and he remains a key cog for the Blackhawks, who have won the Cup twice in the past five years and visit the Washington Capitals on Thursday in the Winter Classic. Hossa is averaging 0.64 points a game, the lowest since his rookie year with the Ottawa Senators, but his two-way game is responsible for preventing more than a few goals against.Teammates past and present marvel at what Hossa can do in the defensive zone and without the puck.Hes got that powerful stride that gets him back in the play easily, said former Blackhawks forward Jeremy Morin, whos now with the Columbus Blue Jackets. And he can take the puck off your stick with ease. Hes so strong on the stick and its always in the right position. He can steal pucks with the best in the league, for sure.That, Blackhawks winger Brandon Saad said, is how Hossa turns defence into offence. In 1,127 games, Hossa has 472 goals and 547 assists.Hossa is 76th on the all-time points list, ahead of Hockey Hall of Famers Pat LaFontaine, Lanny McDonald and Maurice Richard. Hes 52nd in goals, ahead off LaFontaine, Doug Gilmour and Pavel Bure, and third among active players.ddddddddddddHis career numbers are similar to former Senators teammate Daniel Alfredsson, who retired earlier this month after putting up 426 goals and 682 assists in 1,178 games. But Hossa may be one of the most underrated players in the NHL.Maybe I would have more numbers but maybe some other teams wouldnt want me, Hossa said. Theres an advantage and disadvantage with that. Obviously, Im happy how the outcome played out.Hossa has two Stanley Cup rings and appeared in the final two other times. A five-time all-star, the Slovak winger with four Olympic appearances has a case for the Hall of Fame, even if its not easy to quantify.I know (from) being around him and still dominating like he does, I think its his 17th year, hes always been a great player, Saad said. Theres so many little things the guy does, its incredible.Hossa still has six seasons left on his contract at a cap hit of $5.2 million, so he likely has plenty of time before the Hall of Fame question even comes up.Hossa has been fortunate to avoid injuries throughout most of his career. The fewest games he played in a full season was 57 in 2009-10.Hossa gets some practices off because of his age and experience, but that doesnt seem to detract from his play. Coach Joel Quenneville calls him a great pro and a player who reinforces what the staff wants out of the team.Defensively and offensively, hes got a great thought process, Quenneville said. Game in, game out, you use him in all situations. Hes a very useful player.Before joining Chicago, Hossa was more than just a useful player for the Senators, Atlanta Thrashers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings.We definitely know how special of a player he is, whether he gets the recognition or not, Saad said. Its pretty surreal to see a guy like that still playing and still doing as well as hes doing. ' ' '
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