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Originally Posted by ComixZone
- package was not the problem, retention was - Friedman specifically noted that the Flames don't like to do this (retain)/don't have a history of doing it
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Figured this was going to be the case, regardless of what Conroy has been saying about having three retention spots. It's hard for a management team to change business practices when ownership remains the same. There has to be some real serious value there or retention is not going to be approved.
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- Marek says Devils and Flames make too much sense as trade partners
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They are a perfect fit. What we have, then need. What they have, we want. Getting the deal done is the hard part.
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- Hanifin -> Friedman says he does not have certainty on this but teams are in on it. Interest is growing as he continues to be unsigned
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Very little smoke around Hanifin (no specifics or teams named as being interested) which should be concerning as far as making a deal goes. Conroy may be asking more than the market will bear or Hanifin's playoff history is such that teams don't think he's worth the squeeze. Flames may have to adjust their expectations to get something out of the assest.
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- Tanev -> knows Toronto and Dallas are in it. Flames know they can get a 2nd, they're trying to get a 1st. Believes Flames are very aware of the risk of continuing to play him
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If this is the market holding firm then get the 2nd and try and squeeze another conditional pick rather than go after the 1st? Every time Tanev takes to the ice I get a queasy feeling. I hope they don't wait too long and Tanev takes himself out of play.