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Burner · 06-22-2014, 01:45 PM

i got to think that Bettman isnt liking this procedure. Giving permission to talk and then making a deal after the fact. Kind of gets around the idea that there is a free agent deadline. I think they should make them do the deal and then let them talk.

06-22-2014, 01:45 PM	#99
Burner Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: winnipeg Exp:	i got to think that Bettman isnt liking this procedure. Giving permission to talk and then making a deal after the fact. Kind of gets around the idea that there is a free agent deadline. I think they should make them do the deal and then let them talk.