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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
I think this situation is different enough from Erixon that I've no need to feel bitter about him. He didn't lie about his intentions right up to the signing deadline while simultaneously engaging in massive tampering with the Rangers.
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Yeah, I feel no ill-will towards him. If anything it's that dumb NCAA rule that makes it exploitable. I'll never think bad of someone who is upfront about what they want in their career (in this case, not signing with the Flames and wanting to play for the NYR) and takes advantage of it when they have a chance to do so. Pretty sure many of us would exploit the companies we work for in a similar way if it meant heading down the career path we wanted. Hockey players are no different.
Erixon and his agent lied and actually tried to hurt the Flames. Sounds like Treliving asked Fox a question about his intentions, and Fox was straight up and honest. IMO they are not similar situations.
One played it with no class and deserves what he got in terms of his career arch.
The other was upfront, honest and simply took advantage of an in-place rule, which allowed himself to be traded for a great return.