I'm glad Treliving got out ahead on doing a couple of deals rather than get trapped in a situation where there are lots of sellers and few buyers.
With Chicago more or less out of it at this point (you never know), there is one fewer 'whale' out there. If Carolina and Jersey are being wishy washy on whether they are selling or not, or if Vancouver is being tardy in hearing from Hamhuis whether he's willing to waive or not, sometimes you've got to realize when the value of what you're selling is lower than it was initially and that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
If guys like Stempniak are truly available that really waters down your asking price for Hudler. At the end of the season I'd rather be holding a 2nd and a 4th than a hotdog and a handshake.
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