If I am the GM and we are still in the race to be a playoff team I have to buy and not sell at the deadline. Why? Because that is the mandate given to me by ownership and they are the ones employing me. This is what Feaster is facing, ownership has told him to push for the playoffs, not to rebuild. I think many of us forget that. Would I rather get a kings ransom for Iginla and deal of other vets for a brighter future? Yes. Would I even attempt it if I am Feaster and we are close to a playoff spot? No.
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