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Flame On · 11-12-2023, 01:14 PM

Maybe because there are intangibles with this sort of thing.

Teams know that there will be movement and players available but not necessarily which ones. One team off the market being the team with current rights shows an unhappiness that will compell the team to trade that individual.
So a team enquires "hey would you take a 4th round pick for Zadorov?" "Well we have some interest in him and actually are in negotiations for re signing him, but we'd consider a 2nd"
It simply takes negotiation points off the table. And sure that's not Zadorovs concern but let's not suggest it does nothing.

11-12-2023, 01:14 PM	#770
Flame On Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Exp:	Maybe because there are intangibles with this sort of thing. Teams know that there will be movement and players available but not necessarily which ones. One team off the market being the team with current rights shows an unhappiness that will compell the team to trade that individual. So a team enquires "hey would you take a 4th round pick for Zadorov?" "Well we have some interest in him and actually are in negotiations for re signing him, but we'd consider a 2nd" It simply takes negotiation points off the table. And sure that's not Zadorovs concern but let's not suggest it does nothing. __________________ Canuck insulter and proud of it. Reason: ------- Insulted Other Member(s) Don't insult other members; even if they are Canuck fans.