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Originally Posted by Vinny01
So all along there was only 1 team Iggy wanted to go to? I understand what a no trade is but I also was under the impression that there was a list of 4 teams he was willing to waive for. You are basically saying there was 1 team on that list. No kidding he had final say but when he approved the list it can be assumed that he agreed to waive for those teams. You seem to be arguing there was only 1 team he was willing to waive for which is speculation on your part
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I think the line of thought is that the Penguins positioned themselves in a position that, when Feaster came up to Iginla, he'd change his mind.
I imagine something like this played out (though this is all speculation):
Feaster: Hey Iginla. We've got a nice trade for you line up. It's to Boston.
Iginla: Cool. Are there any other offers?
Feaster: Well, LA said they were out, but Pittsburgh made a pitch as well. It's not our favourite though and we'd really like it if you'd go to Boston.
Iginla: How much worse is it?
Feaster: Not disastrously worse.
Iginla: I'd like to take the trade to Pittsburgh, as long as it's available.
Feaster: Really, I'd prefer to get Boston's offer...
Iginla: If both trade options are actually available, I'd use my NMC then.
Feaster: Pittsburgh it is.