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Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988
In case anyone missed it, Dreger just said on TSN that IF Kipper is traded, his agent told the Flames to make sure they talk with him first.
Basically, Feaster approached Kiprusoff's agent and asked him of the possibility of being traded. Kippers agent said IF he is going to be traded, consult with Kipusoff before you pull any triggers.
Never said anything about refusing to being traded, or not reporting to any other team. Kypreos is the only one that heard this rumor...
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Oh my god we are getting right into the "letter of the law" or the "nitty gritty details" on this to defend Kipper.
What Dreger just said isn't much different to what Kyper said, just maybe slightly backed off. Kipper, who doesn't have an NTC, has told the Flames that they better treat him like he does, or he might not report to the team he's traded to. That's not a right he's entitled to in his contract.
He's doing exactly what Kyper said he was, only difference now is that it's not that he wants to play in Calgary, it's he wants choice as to where he goes. I guess it's better that he'll potentially accept a trade to some spots, but the fundemental issue is the same, spoilled millionaire wants to alter the terms of his contract. If controlling where he plays was important to him and his agent, they should have negotiated it into the contract, and the Flames should have negotiated a lower cap hit in exchange for this "perk" Kipper has decided he's entitled too.