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Old 06-22-2023, 11:58 AM   #165
Manhattanboy
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Originally Posted by Ashasx View Post
Well Conroy said he wouldn't have let the Gaudreau situation count down to the last second like it did - which is a big flub no doubt and cost the team a massive asset - which then likely would have impacted Tkachuk's intentions of staying (or not, who knows).

But in isolation, I don't think Conroy or any other GM could have gotten a better "win now" trade for Tkachuk.
You have to think JG leaving and the "process" (or lack thereof) leading up to it really stung Conroy.

Remember how hard he worked to get JG inked? All the time at the Gaudreau's kitchen table....
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