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Originally Posted by Frankster
I have stated multiple times that it is purely optics. If he doesn't want to be traded for family reasons because there were major complications with his last child, then request a leave of absence or retire now. That would not leave some of us feeling like he is being a jerk.
Many folks here bagged on Sundin for refusing to be traded (under a NTC) because he wasn't being a team player. Now that it's one of our own, lots seem to be ok with it. I don't get this place sometimes  |
Which was wrong at the time as it is today....I never ever get on a player who is doing what he decides is best for him and his family, regardless of what a bunch of rabid fans think.
here is that thread from days of yore...
http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthr...ghlight=sundin