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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Can Stamkos not agreeing to waive be attributed in any way to spite?
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Could be.
Although, if his true intention is to sign with the Leafs on July 1, any trade he'd be willing to accept would just be a short-term rental for the rest of the season.
The only reason for him to accept a trade somewhere else would be if it gives him a better chance of a long playoff run and a shot at the Cup. Tampa went to the Final last year and are in a decent playoff position right now. He really has no incentive to disrupt his life and move to a new city for a couple of months for what would be at best a slight improvement in his chance to win the Cup.