Pay Kariya What He Deserves, Already

Disney, act like a responsible employer and demonstrate a proactive commitment with your top employees. Your statements that you will react and match any offer Paul Kariya gets is hardly motivating. Demonstrate to Paul you are thrilled to have one of the top players in the league and hope he has a long career with the team. Place an offer on the table now that demonstrates your commitment and recognizes his value to the Might Duck organization. Messier and Sakic have set the marketplace. Do the right thing now.

HOWARD DERMAN

Irvine