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Originally Posted by Jimmy Krack Korn
Still doesn't make sense to me. So, it's better to get nothing than take a pick for a guy? On principle? Because somehow this is going to send a message to other teams? To me, it's plain old bad asset management if you have an upcoming free agent and it's clear you're not going to make the playoffs and you get nothing for him. The only offers you're getting are 4th round picks? Ok, well it would appear that's all you're going to get, so take it. The alternative gets you nothing. Literally and with regards to your reputation around the league. It makes no difference and in fact is harmful to your organization to not maximize your returns.
The fact that you would take X pick for X guy now has zero impact on any future deals.
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Just curious, a few years ago, since other teams knew Iginla would only go to 1 team (Pittsburg), if Pittsburg offered a conditional 4th round pick (5th if he leaves as a UFA) should the Flames take the best he can get?
just trying to understand your thinking, cause i don't