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Vulcan · 06-02-2011, 12:37 PM

Oh I think there was tampering going on for sure, the problem is that I think tampering is a way of life in the NHL. GMs are talking to agents all the time and I'm sure some talks slip off course often into other clients situations. They probably just have to be careful not to talk to players directly. Look at how many UFAs are signed as soon as the clock strikes on July 1. The contract wasn't negotiated in five minutes.

This agent, Erixon and his dad, and Sather led the Flames down the garden path with their changing demands. Demands that had the ring of truth to them but really were just delaying tactics until the only option left was the Ranger's deal. Smart moves but hardly ethical as they were dishonest. I hope Erixon ends up a complete bust but it probably won't happen.

The one time I had anything to do with Sather I should have given him a bigger run around than I did.

Oh yeah, after the complaints that Babchuk made about playing time were used by the agent in the negotiations, I think the chances of Babchuk coming back are nil.

06-02-2011, 12:37 PM	#691
Vulcan Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Exp:	Oh I think there was tampering going on for sure, the problem is that I think tampering is a way of life in the NHL. GMs are talking to agents all the time and I'm sure some talks slip off course often into other clients situations. They probably just have to be careful not to talk to players directly. Look at how many UFAs are signed as soon as the clock strikes on July 1. The contract wasn't negotiated in five minutes. This agent, Erixon and his dad, and Sather led the Flames down the garden path with their changing demands. Demands that had the ring of truth to them but really were just delaying tactics until the only option left was the Ranger's deal. Smart moves but hardly ethical as they were dishonest. I hope Erixon ends up a complete bust but it probably won't happen. The one time I had anything to do with Sather I should have given him a bigger run around than I did. Oh yeah, after the complaints that Babchuk made about playing time were used by the agent in the negotiations, I think the chances of Babchuk coming back are nil. Last edited by Vulcan; 06-02-2011 at 12:41 PM.