My prediction is that he retires at the end of the year as well. He just said all this so he doesn't get traded before he does retire. Was it the right thing to do? Mmm... definitely not. It put the Flames in a terrible position. He still could get traded before the season is out, especially if the other team thinks he is bluffing and just trying to do everything in his own power (before legal issues kick in) to avoid getting traded. It's not like he would be put in terrible working conditions... he just wants to stay close to his family. It puts the Flames in a tough spot though because if they do trade him, they look terrible for not 'respecting' the players wishes. If they don't trade him, it's a lost asset and the debate will forever continue about 'what could have been' if Kipper didn't say these things.
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