Rejoint: mai 2015
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Bobby Mac reports what GM Botterill tells him guys. Whats he going to say? "Man I'd really like to get a 1st rounder so i'll take the first offer that someone gives me!"
This is a GM driving up the price on a player. Nothing less, nothing more. No team, I REPEAT, NO TEAM is paying those prices. Has any pending UFA in NHL history received that type of return?
You notice how the Insiders are very ambiguous when they report values and trades? This is precisely why. The fan bases are the only ones misconstruing these prices. The GM's aren't.
Kyle Turris, a better overall player than Kane that plays a more important position, got not even remotely this much.......
Remember when Sakic wanted a top notch young defensman (Carlo), a top prospect (McCavoy) and a 1st round pick for Duchene? You start high, and negotiate down.