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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Columbus can still initiate trade talks with any team, then present the opportunity to Gaudreau to see if he approves. I don't think GMs let NMC's hold them back from shopping players, they just know that the player has the final say. Having said that, signing Gaudreau was such a huge PR win for a franchise that typically can't lure the highest profile free agents. I doubt they want to pull the plug on him yet.
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Yeah, great PR… they get to realize how much it sucks to be involved in the UFA market. Feels like a win for 5 seconds.