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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Yeah, I agree with that, for the most part. You used the word disheartening though, an emotional word. My point was that I doubt it's too disheartening for Mike. If he was traded yesterday for a 1st or a 5th, it wouldn't have mattered, he would have been happy to be moved to a contender.
And yes the trade deadline is a good indicator it won't be the same as July 1st. It seemed to be a crazy set of circumstances why Cammalleri didn't move yesterday, we'll see what happens July 1st though. I don't think he'll be near the top guys available but I doubt if he sits all summer.
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Well yeah, it is emotional.
You consider yourself a top 6 player, a previous 39 goal scorer, and you're all set to move to a contender to do your thing. That day comes and no one is willing to pony up more than 3rd rounder for you, that's gotta be somewhat disheartening as you play out the remainder of your contract season on a basement dweller.
I'm not saying it is something that shuts him down emotionally, but probably gives him a better idea of what his options are come July 1st. Some team will probably pay him between 3-4.5 million but I'm not sure he'll get a ton of suitors lining up for him, nor a substantial pay day that he might have anticipated prior to this season.
It might change his perspective on the offer Calgary gave him and the position he holds with the Flames franchise.