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Originally Posted by TOfan
Disagree.
Working with the player to find a preferred landing spot is good business. I’m not suggesting the Flames take penny’s on the dollar but if they are seen to treat players in this way, others around the league see that. Hockey players, like the vast majority of people, would prefer to work for an organization that treats their people well. The Predators are doing the same with ROR and they don’t have to.
I agree that Montreal seems to be the best spot for Kadri. They have a clear need at 2C and Kadri’s experience would fit like a glove there as would his playing style. That said, as mentioned previously, the Flames should not just give him to the Canadiens. Conroy should set his price and not move off that. As per Saravalli, Kadri is the best C out there. So Montreal can decide how serious they are about giving their team the best chance to win. Settle for less or bring in the best.
Edit: typing too fast. Should be clear the Flames should not just give Kadri to Montreal, or any team for that matter.
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One trade doesn't define the way an organization treats its players/people. The Flames have shown numerous times they have the player's back like they did with Kylington.
In contrast organizations like Vegas continue trading their vets. The Rangers got rid of a bunch of players with NTCs by threatening to waive them, etc. Yet many players would still choose those teams ahead of Calgary.
Kadri has negotiated his no trade clause. If he'd rather veto a team that's not on it and offers the best package, that's unfortunate, but it's just business. The same goes for Andersson.
This team ended up with a subpar return that turned into nothing in return for its best player in Iginla because they let him veto any team he would like, instead of working from a set list. That's a mistake it needs to learn from.