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Originally Posted by Behind Enemy Lines
Don't disagree on what they would want in trade. But if he's worth that then how do you not sign him to whatever it takes? Why screw him over at every turn?
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Because of the same reason I have pointed out repeatedly: Subban isn't after $7-8 million long term. He's after a lot more. The arbitration award he wants now will become the starting point for the next negotiation - the long term deal - with both sides going up from there. Unless Montreal is prepared to pay him $10-11 million+ per year, they pretty much have to take this strategy. Even if the risk is that they end up in a situation where a trade becomes the best, but unpleasant, resolution for both sides.