Doubtless, the rumored trade offers to the 'Hawks are low-ball, "you retain a bunch of salary, we get the guy", attempts by desperate GMs. The fact is, the guy hasn't been charged with anything yet, and sadly, the assumption here and elsewhere is guilt.
Also, I wouldn't be too smug about Flame guys necessarily automatically being better "character" guys...Theo's exploits were not good either, and he wore the C for your team.
Who knows how young guys who have been groomed to be "stars", who have endless temptations from "puck bunnies" and hangers on, will behave in varied situations?
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