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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Having said that, I wonder how much of that leverage is reduced by the Flames participation in pre-season games in China this year. I would think that players look at this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and would think that for Hanifin missing this training camp is not like missing any other.
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Agreed.
I could see both sides seeing that as a pressure point. Like I said, I really don't think Hanifin wants to sit out and I suspect would be anxious to go to China. Management doesn't want him to miss it either. Thats why I figure it gets done within the month.