[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by transplant99

On HC, Kypreos states that this deal was more or less agreed to last June at the draft, but they wouldn't eat the 25% that ended up being a part of this deal.

Also states that Ottawa wanted Phaneuf out since that time. He really is starting to chart into "malcontent" territory in regards to the locker room culture if this is true.

Pulled the trigger when they were actually saving some money with the Gaborik contract figured in.

So in essence, they truly are trying to save every dollar they can in Ottawa. This could be a truly bad hockey club for a long while and indicates that there is little chance Karlsson will be part of the future. Probably will be dealt at the draft as opposed to the deadline as more teams will be in on him based on cap room of those interested.

Starting to? He's the poster boy of being a malcontent and a locker room disruption.