Lots of teams sent their coach. I know Trotz was part of the entourage to see him.
At any rate, I would be very disappointed with the Flames had they not met with him. You have to find every way possible to improve your club. Everyone though that it was a 'given' that Shultz would sign with Toronto, with an outside shot at signing with Vancouver. Edmonton came along and convinced him otherwise.
I wonder if this affects Detroit's willingness to pay high for Bouwmeester? I would guess this kid starts off on the third pairing, and will have very little (if any) impact on a possible trade with the Flames.
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