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Originally Posted by dino7c
Glencross has a full NMC, why would he agree to leave this team on the cusp of all their hard work paying off and securing a playoffs spot after years of not making it
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I would think the rationale would be similar to what Iggy had to factor with the only difference being that the Flames might make the playoffs:
- He knows he's not coming back
- The odds of the Flames winning the cup are very slim. Miracles do happen but it's unlikely.
- He's getting older with less chances to win the cup and sticking around is almost equivalent to losing one of his increasingly limited chances for the cup.
- Any team trading for him would likely be stocking up for a long run and a shot at the cup.
- A long playoff run could help drive up his UFA value
He has a NMC so he can choose who he thinks has the best shot at the cup and try to push a trade there. The only risk is having the same luck as Iginla and essentially putting your family into upheaval for nothing.