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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
The notion that in 2021 star NHL players under contract have no say in where they play is nonsense. Laine, Dubois, Jones. Even unproven guys like Fox can force the hand of the team that owns their rights.
The whole reason Eichel is being traded is because he won’t play for the team that currently owns his rights. He absolutely has a say in whether he plays in Calgary.
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What makes you think he won't play in Calgary?
I would assume that he has indicated that would be happy to play for the Flames. Otherwise, why would they pursuing him this hard at this point?