After watching the Tim interview I am convinced he was conflicted as to which way to go, and it was a very tough decision for him. I think he made a bit of a tactical blunder with his UFA status and ended up having to take a less competitive team but one that in some way works for his family/lifestyle situation. Either way, that's his choice to make. It doesn't reflect badly on his character.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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