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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Hamilton made it clear he didn't want to be here. IMO dino's comment is on the mark. Ferland is about the only example of a guy he dealt before he wanted out.
Hamilton, Hamonic, all the UFA signings - he focused on adding to the team without taking from the team.
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I had forgotten some other names like Glencross and Hudler that he moved out too that would have been considered "core" guys at the time.
Personally I think it all comes down to the lifecycle of building a team. Most GMs move out players early in the building process (mostly moving guys they didn't bring in), and then try to build a team up from there.
I don't think Treliving is uncommon in that perspective and wouldn't say he didn't make a bold move because of that.
What players did Sakic bring in or move on from in Colorado that didn't ask for a trade?
Same with Tampa when they were building?
The goal is to improve the team without subtracting core pieces for most GMs.