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OldSam · 07-12-2022, 08:29 PM

I didn't wade into this before because of all the rumours. It is very disappointing to lose such an exciting player, but Tree could not force him to sign. He took a risk that John wanted to continue to grow and succeed as a team.

I have no issue with John going east. What is upsetting is that this decision to move is not new - he has wanted to be "home" - for quite a while. Hanging the Flames out to dry until literally the last minute shows a remarkable lack of respect on his part. Tree's only mistake was in believing John wanted to come back here.

Deep breath and move on.

07-12-2022, 08:29 PM	#1477
OldSam Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	I didn't wade into this before because of all the rumours. It is very disappointing to lose such an exciting player, but Tree could not force him to sign. He took a risk that John wanted to continue to grow and succeed as a team. I have no issue with John going east. What is upsetting is that this decision to move is not new - he has wanted to be "home" - for quite a while. Hanging the Flames out to dry until literally the last minute shows a remarkable lack of respect on his part. Tree's only mistake was in believing John wanted to come back here. Deep breath and move on.