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Originally Posted by browna
If the request came before the season as per your OP, and talks have been going on for 6+ weeks, even before the season started, I think the Isles already are in a position of weakness, as they've exhausted most possibilities through the usual behind the scenes channels, with nobody meeting the price.
They (and or the agent, who are the usual leaky sources that insiders like Dreger use and get used by) now just want to get this over and done with as soon as possible/before Christmas, so let it out for public consumption. As said, pressuring a team that they are close in trading with, or opening it up to a bunch of trades for a potential 3 way deal.
This is now going to cause a distraction to the team and the player, so I think this is a calculated risk by the Isles and/or the agent to push this issue to conclusion rather then being stuck in limbo.
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It has been reported that it is the Isles who are sticking to their high price and looking for the right deal. Remember the Isles are doing this as a kindness to Hamonic, they are under no obligation to trade him, he doesn't even have a NTC.
FWIW, Arthur Staple beat writer for the Isles says the leak didn't come from the team or Hamonic's camp.
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Snow also has a reputation for being tight lipped about his dealings. He routinely surprises the insiders with trades and signings.