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Originally Posted by liamenator
Yeah. Feaster's hands were pretty much totally tied here, and it does seem as though Meehan/Iginla are most to blame. But Feaster made 2 crucial errors, which might have mitigated what is looking to be total clusterfudge:
1) not being forthright with Boston about Iggy having final say, nor about the latter's waffling on the deal that afternoon;
2) not allowing Chiarelli permission to speak directly with Iggy so as to make a full court press for Boston.
Regarding the latter, I'm surprised Feaster wouldn't give permission, based on his experience granting permission to Buffalo to convince Regehr in 2011.
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Boston was low balling Calgary. When someone low balls you, the correct course of action is to treat them like dirt and be as silent as possible. Any other action makes you look weak. You have to be tough in negotiations like this. It's not about being friendly or courteous. Next time Boston will know that they need to make a better offer if they expect the red carpet treatment.
Feaster should not be groveling to teams with these kinds of offers on the table. He should be purposely stringing them along and giving them the silent treatment. Guaranteed that Boston said something along the lines of "this is our best offer, take it or leave it". Feaster said "I'll get back to you after speaking with Iggy".
Screw Boston. Don't give them an inch in these circumstances.