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Originally Posted by Textcritic
The Lightning are not just being petty. They are also doing what they can to maintain the perception that they control the negotiation. If they panicked as a result of Drouin's decision to sit, it is entirely possible that this then become a validated negotiating tactic for every team's most valuable commodities: contracted RFAs. TB is doing their utmost to protect that negotiating power, which is smart.
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You're commenting on something I never said. I fully support the Lightnings decision to hold on to the kid and look for a trade that makes sense. I don't see the benefit of holding onto him long term as in one, two, three years. Which is why I think a trade will likely be made by the start of next season.