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Originally Posted by NegativeSpace
Coach says that they want this type of right winger; Treliving asks about James Neal; and, coach says yes that is exactly who I'd like.
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That's probably not a good example. In that particular year, the conversation was probably more like this—
Coach: ‘We really need a scorer on right wing.’
Treliving: ‘The only one on the UFA market right now is James Neal.’
Coach: ‘Have you tried trading for one?’
Treliving: ‘Tried everywhere. They're just not available, except at a price that would gut the team.’
Coach: ‘Oh, hell. Let's hold our noses and hope Neal works out.’
But I do take your point in general.