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Originally Posted by Steve Bozek
I don't blame Nieuwendyk for holding out for an improved contract. That was at a time when salaries were climbing rapidly and Flames management was being penny wise and pound foolish. They had just brought in a plugger (Kelly Kisio) with a contract well above what Nieuwendyk (their best forward) was getting. This management attitude cost the Flames Gilmour, Nieuwendyk, and MacInnis.
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I agree. I just don't understand the hate on Nieuwendyk here when he demanded a better contract. Gilmour and MacInnis left with the same reason and people are willing to forgive those guys. It was business and at that time if management took care of those 3 with the better contract, they wouldn't have demanded a trade.