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Resolute 14 · 07-14-2015, 11:10 AM

I always get a kick when reporters write stories about "unnamed" GMs crying because they didn't know a player was available. That's just excuse making.

Treliving said he was calling Boston about Hamilton from the moment the season ended. Treliving knew the B's had a cap crunch, and he knew Hamilton was going to get expensive, fast. He did his homework, and he was prepared.

But even beyond that, the rumours of a Hamilton offer sheet were already several days old come draft day, and everybody should have known Boston would struggle to match. Those GMs should have been making calls and inquiring. If you're really interested in that hot girl at the dance, don't just stand there waiting for her to come to you.

07-14-2015, 11:10 AM	#454
Resolute 14 In the Sin Bin Join Date: Jan 2003 Exp:	I always get a kick when reporters write stories about "unnamed" GMs crying because they didn't know a player was available. That's just excuse making. Treliving said he was calling Boston about Hamilton from the moment the season ended. Treliving knew the B's had a cap crunch, and he knew Hamilton was going to get expensive, fast. He did his homework, and he was prepared. But even beyond that, the rumours of a Hamilton offer sheet were already several days old come draft day, and everybody should have known Boston would struggle to match. Those GMs should have been making calls and inquiring. If you're really interested in that hot girl at the dance, don't just stand there waiting for her to come to you.