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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Okay you keep saying this but are ignoring the part where Steinberg and Francis have been very loud in local media about this too.
So what are your thoughts on that?
I have no doubt that they will inevitably move Coleman and Kadri - but not doing it this season would be a mistake and only being open to moving them if they ask for a trade is downright idiotic. The market for two 35+ year old players is not going to be better next year, and I can say that pretty confidently. The future value of 35+ year old hockey players is much more predictable and linear than that of the futures market.
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Specifically the "they have to approach us"?
I think it's an attempt to show respect to veteran players that chose to sign here. Make sure this isn't a "moving on" event and more of a "what's best for both sides" decision.
Fear of UFAs leaving and/or not signing here is a pretty understandable, so when a player chooses Calgary you don't want it to look (or feal) like they're no longer needed and treated like meat.
Just my view of the messaging.