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Yeah, to knuckle under to a deal that is very underwhelming sets a poor precedent for not only Burke, but his successor as GM going forward.

Take a deep breath or two and let the dust settle here, I think. Gather a few thoughts. A healthy Cammalleri signed for a year or two and potentially producing better with a more mature Monahan perhaps and a decent free agent signing is more valuable down the line than what may have been a 2nd round pick in return.

I really wanted a deal too, but now I'm ok with things. Probably some hindsight goggles on with the deals Burke did swing, but even by itself, if little to nothing was offered, why not do the above?

Cammy likes it here and management seems to be respecting him in the process, not just dealing him anywhere. Maybe it comes back to bite them, but the real variables were in what was offered.

The only thing that bothers me is that Burke thought he has been real great this season when interviewed on TSN this morning. He hasn't been, for the most part. He's not posturing for other GM's when saying that. They don't watch that stuff.

Can he be better with better linemates and a new season if he signs? Sure he can, but it's not a given.

Will he sign? Will he be better and healthy?? Who knows.

Maybe a 3rd or 2nd rounder which was probably offered wasn't worth Burke's gut feeling in the whole matter.