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Originally Posted by dissentowner
Having a player that is an absolute key piece to contending this season sit out the entire season is not putting the team before the player, it is severely handicapping the team because negotiations didn't get done before the regular season.
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Having a player that is considered a key piece hold out and be a distraction is just as bad. I'd rather the team had the roster in place and tried to win with the guys that want to be in the dressing room and not worry about those that don't. What would be worse is landing on your team, having them get on a roll, having Tkachuk sign, then having to jettison a couple bodies to make room. Consider the Leafs were 20-8-0 (.714 W%) prior to signing Nylander. They were 26-20-8 (.485 W%) after the signing. Not saying it would happen in Calgary, but also don't want to take the risk. Play with the guys who want to be here.