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Originally Posted by GGG

Do you think they always had a deal with Hathaway and just waited to announce it to get as much time to negotiate with Hanafin?

Before the buyout of Brower if that is the path forward they need to have a deal with Hannifan. They have effectively forced him into an arbitration scenario where he has two days to choose or his options decrease.

This should prevent a Gaudreau situation as both sides have a deadline in two days.

Um ... lol

Edit, I know it's early