If I remember correctly, Sven didn't demand a trade. He and his agent simply informed the Flames he would not be re-signing with them once his contract was done.
Neither Sven or Janko have much leverage in these situations but Sven, being European, was always a greater flight risk to return to Europe. That was ultimately his leverage. I think he would have been okay playing in Europe if he wasn't traded.
Janko on the other hand probably won't go the European route, which takes away any leverage he could have in "demanding" a trade.
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