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Originally Posted by Bingo
I think that's the problem though.
He saw it as a choice, while the Flames and I guess recent history would suggest that a team can trade the player to the team they choose that is on his list.
Calgary talked to the 3-5 teams and they thought the Boston deal was best, and decided Boston.
Iginla's camp (from reports) came along and said we'd rather go to Pittsburgh, essentially taking the list from 3-5 down to 1 in an instant.
I think that's the beef.
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Next time get the 3-5 in writing. Hard to fault of guy for enforcing the no movement clause that's in his contract. I'm not even upset at Kipper for using the no trade clause that wasn't in his contract.