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Old 02-04-2020, 10:31 AM   #1
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Default The Athletic: NHL Agent Poll

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https://theathletic.com/1581445/2020...ists-and-more/

Interesting tidbits:

Will NHL players be playing in the next Olympics? 7 yes 15 no

Will we see an offer sheet this summer? 19 no 2 yes 1 maybe

1 agent said Brad Treliving was the most unreasonable to deal with. Bob Murray was top with 4 agents and Doug Armstrong was 2nd with 3. 6 GMs including Treliving had 1 agent. 3 Gms had 2 agents.

and of course the most interesting question of all:


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Old 02-04-2020, 10:32 AM   #2
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I'm wondering if that 1 agent was Frolik's...
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I'm shocked there's no Calgary on that list. Surprised SJ was mentioned. Was the poll taken before or after Babcock left Toronto?
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Surprised Montreal is that far back
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Old 02-04-2020, 10:33 AM   #5
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I'm wondering if that 1 agent was Frolik's...
Gaudreauvertime. I think Frolik had more coach issues, not GM issues.
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Gaudreauvertime. I think Frolik had more coach issues, not GM issues.
True. Curious whose agent would've fussed about Tre.

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Five of seven Canadian teams on the list, including taking the top three spots.
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Old 02-04-2020, 10:51 AM   #8
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The reasoning for San Jose being on the list is kind of ominous.

“San Jose. Someone has to speak the truth.”
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This is actually a really interesting thread with great content. Thanks for posting this sureLoss!
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Old 02-04-2020, 11:23 AM   #10
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I’m glad Tre is a pain for agents. Their jobs oppose each other fundamentally. And it’s hard to argue with the contracts he’s gotten our young core on.
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Surprising results considering the question phrasing (limited to 2)

It also might be a snapshot in time question? All of those teams are currently out of the PO's (CAR and TOR close...)
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Wow. So many hidden messages there from agents! Really interesting poll.
My favourite quote about Bettman's grade:
“B. He owns everybody like little puppets, whether I like him or hate him.”
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Who is Andrew Mangiapane's agent? Treliving was pretty ruthless in dealing with him last summer.
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surprised that Edmonton is the third least desired location to go and calgary is not close.

it would be interesting to know what the jets players really think about living there
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Old 02-04-2020, 12:05 PM   #15
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On the issue of participation in Olympic games, I was not only surprised by the majority of agents thinking that it's not gonna happen (against Bettman's more optimistic statements), but also by WHY they think it's not gonna happen. I didn't realize that most of the players simply want a free 2-wk break from schedule.
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It isn’t a list. It’s a poll. The question was “pick 2 teams most likely to”. This doesn’t mean Calgary is listed on less NTC’s than other cities.
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Who is Andrew Mangiapane's agent? Treliving was pretty ruthless in dealing with him last summer.
That’s my guess too. Froliks agent got the trade he was looking for.
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It isn’t a list. It’s a poll. The question was “pick 2 teams most likely to”. This doesn’t mean Calgary is listed on less NTC’s than other cities.
A poll done by agents. You know... the people who negotiate the NTCs on behalf of their clients who, in turn, discuss with them possible scenarios and which teams would go on or off, accordingly.

You’re right, it’s a poll... but it’s not exactly a Calgary Sun Fan poll or a Billy on the Street poll.



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I'm wondering if that 1 agent was Frolik's...
Or Mangiapane's, he had the kid hold out through the start of camp and never gained a dollar.
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surprised that Edmonton is the third least desired location to go and calgary is not close...
This should surprise no one. Edmonton is no good.
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