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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I have only one Raiders player jersey and it's a Bo Jackson one. Being a big football fan I'm used to players moving around all the time and due to guaranteed contracts it doesn't happen as much in the NHL but it doesn't change the fact that players are hired mercenaries so it's a matter of cheering for the jersey and not getting overly attached to players. When Iginla left I turned the page quickly just as I have with these two players. It's just business at the end of the day and nothing personal as players should do what's in their own best interests. Tkachuk's actions have spoken for him so he doesn't owe me an explanation, and the last thing I want is BS from him about how it was a tough decisions or how much he liked playing in Calgary. The events this summer involving him have been in the works for a long time. He's turned the page on the Calgary part of his career and I have turned the page on cheering for him as I'm focused on the players wearing the jersey that want to be here.
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Agree with this and you can see why players shouldn't be vilified by acting this by seeing what happened with Huberdeau. By all accounts he wanted to sign back in Florida long term but they traded him when they thought they could improve.
The Flames would and should do the same thing to the players as well if they can improve the team. As long as both sides are giving it their all during the contractually agreement - that's really all you can ask for.