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Old 09-10-2016, 07:53 PM   #1087
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Originally Posted by TheoFleury View Post
Most teams treat their players well enough they wouldn't do it. However, just because something rarely happens doesn't mean it's something to disregard. I'm not saying the Flames are doing this, I'm just questioning the notion that the fact Gaudreau is an RFA means that he's forced to play ball the way the Flames want or not play at all. All, or even most, of the leverage isn't with the team here as most suggest imo. Gaudreau always has a nuclear option whether people want to admit it or not.
He can demand a trade all he wants. Jonathan Drouin demanded a trade. The Flames are under no obligation to grant his request.
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