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Here was my recap during:

Spoiler!

Felt the price was the best available and waiting wouldn't have yielded more, best to move on the trade offer now in that case.

Re: Keeping Hudler?
Cap situation heading into next year, whether Jiri could fit going forward and who has raises coming up drove the decision to trade him.

Freeway: Picks vs prospects?
BT: We like picks, both for drafting and their value increase more and more as you approach the draft.

Timeline of the trade:
Talked to Dale Tallon for a while now. Stayed in touch after he expressed some interest.

Thinks its a tight market right now with the financial reality. Picks have a greater value as a result. Whether you're making the pick or trading it at the draft.

How do you project the next 2 days?
We're going to try and see if we can help ourselves. You've seen some teams be real aggressive. Think its going to be much more organized, less trying to connect WiFi's from planes. We'll see how much activity there will be involving Calgary.

Russell rumours
Don't believe all the reports about Russell, things can spread this time of year with false reports. Thinks the world of Kris Russell. Won't comment on interest levels, but he's smart and a good hockey player. Good hockey players always generate lots of interest. Cannot say enough good things about him though.

Difficult part of this time of the year, because there's a lot of activity, is talking about players as assets but can't forget these are people. Have to treat them in a dignified way.

Freeway: Anticipating any call-ups?
Yes, we're looking at that regardless of any other moves. I would anticipate someone is going to join us for the road trip.

What impact did Hudler have on the young players?
He's a skilled player, he helped drive the young players. He always talked to Johnny and Mono, and sometimes they even understood what he was saying! Real competitive player, wouldn't hesitate when he didn't think something wasn't good enough. Very skilled but able to keep things loose. After game 2 in Vancouver series, many had been talking about struggles Johnny and Mono had. Treliving went to go talk to the kids and Hudler stepped up and said "I got it."

How challenging has the last couple days been with Wideman hearing?
"Challenging is a word, I've got others". No date given when it will be announced. It is what it is at this point, we've dealt with it and we move on. Don't expect anything soon though.

What's the state of Derek Grant?
Progressing. Broke his jaw in practice, had it wired shut but not in-depth surgery. Hopeful at the time it would be 6-8 week timeline but we'll see. First part of this week he'll get looked at. But he's a ways away.

Won't make predictions about what they may or may not do. But we'll try and help ourselves.