[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Bmuzyka

Okay, lets try and put this in terms that other people can understand. Kipper is an asset to the Flames organization. They own a contract, guaranteeing his Service to play and they pay him. He is allowed to retire at any time. The Flames are allowed to Trade assets with other teams at nearly anytime they want (So long as that asset does not have a NMC).

Hypothetically, numerous teams are lining up to trade for Kipper, offering a First round draft pick, and maybe a prospect) because they are willing to part with their assets to make Kipper their asset.

This rumor now comes out, and no one knows from whom, or even if its true. If you were an NHL GM, would you be willing to part with Assets for one who is rumored to be retiring if he is traded and not finishing out his contract? This rumor, no matter if its true or not, or who started it, has de-valued Kipper.

Lets put the shoe on the other foot. New York wants to trade Rick Nash (If he has a No Movement Clause), but he has threatened to retire if he is traded. Calgary is willing to part with a First Round Draft Pick for him. The Deal goes through, we lose a draft pick, and Nash retires. Wouldn't everyone around here be asking for Feaster's Head?

The fact is, no team is going to want to trade for Kipper now. The Flames are contractually allowed to trade him, but his value just went from Descent to Zero.

No matter where this originated, the situation sucks for the Flames

Yes, it sucks for the Flames.

That does not mean that Kipper has done anything wrong.