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Old 09-18-2021, 01:48 PM   #267
howard_the_duck
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Originally Posted by Joborule View Post
Because of his play, or because of his negotiation style? Because if latter, that is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't give a player captaincy or not. This is a business, and the players need to look out for their best interest, and get the best deal as possible for them. Teams are not going to do them any favours in contracts; players should be the same if they want the most money/leverage possible from the situation.

Why should players bend over for teams, while teams won't the same in return for them if they can get a better player/deal elsewhere?
You’ve still got to play the game. Poor tactic from Tkachuk to get money from this FO. Who knows, maybe that’s the move and it’s another signal he wants out.
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