Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
We have Cammy over a barrel. He holds no cards in this situation, so the Flames should trade him when it's best for them, even if that is the deadline next year. It's a contract year for him, and based on recent performance, this year is very important to him and there is a lot of money on the line.
He may prefer to start his season elsewhere, but if that doesn't happen for him he actually has no motivatio to sulk and pout. He needs to put up good numbers for two reasons: 1. Generate interest from a contending team at deadline time as I'm sure this would be his preference, 2. Ensure what could be his last contract in the NHL depending on length is a good one.
If he has a bad year because he's being a baby, he'll put himself into "has to prove himself" territory and will be getting a low long term offer or be forced to take a one year contract the following season and I'm sure he doesn't want that.
Despite Cammy asking to be out, in this situation the Flames hold all the cards.
|
I see the merit in what you're saying, but I agree with FAN. There's always that balance between what the best business decision is, or GM decision which in this case is your point- and what is best for the team. These are critical years in early days development land for Flames prospects and kids trying to make the NHL. Do we need a disgruntled vet slacking and pissy because his wishes were not granted?
In the instance we held onto Cammy until the trade deadline, people have to keep in mind that he would be day-in-day-out influencing the dressing room. He would be a veteran player that young guys look up to. We will have lots of young guys that will be filling the roster learning from guys just like Cammy, and if you decline his request and keep him around I don't think it's good for the team environment, I don't think it sends a good message to players in the system, to UFA's, I think his attitude slides, and I think he carries forward that sense of entitlement so prevalent and plaguing within the Flames over the last few seasons.
If the guy wants out, just do your best to grant his wish and move on, get the best- and fair- value for your team, and really kick this rebuild into high gear. I don't think fans give a rats ass if Cammy is here or not. I think people have figured out what is happening. Even your most casual fan knows that this team is headed in a new direction.
How is everyone so certain you'd get better value at the deadline...? You might, but he also will be pure rental.
Finally, people thinking that Silfverberg is attainable for Cammy might be on acid. Not happening in my opinion.