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Originally Posted by Reign of Fire
I am saying he should have called their bluff. I, unlike many others, am not a big fan on the return we got. We basically got three assets that may or may not ever play in the NHL for a guy that is likely to be in the NHL next year. Its obvious Erixon wanted to play in New York and Rangers wanted him too. Call their bluff and see if they fold, I think Rangers knew he they couldn't get him at 15 and I don't think Erixon is any position to risk where he ends up, what if its Edmonton or Winnipeg who drafted him. I am not saying Feaster Completely failed, but given that he had 4 weeks to gauge Erixon on a entry level contract, he certainly dropped the ball to a certain extent.
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How do you know Feaster didn't already do this? Maybe they offered a second and 5th at first? Maybe they made it really clear that the 1st round pick was off limits? The Flames began investigating possible trades a week ago so they had a backup plan if Erixon couldn't be signed. I'd guess the the Rangers had the best deal, or at least as good of a deal as the other teams they asked, and they probably knew ahead of the trade that Erixon would sign there. Also, he only had about two weeks to get Erixon on an entry level contract. His last game was May 15. May 16 was when they could start negotiating with him.
Finally, the rangers with the 15th pick and 2 second rounders, almost certainly could have moved up in the draft to a place where they could get him if they felt he was important enough.