bustaheims
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CarltonTheBear said:I think generally speaking teams negotiate trades first and check with NTCs later. Why have the awkward conversation with Marleau about waiving his (and essentially telling him the club doesn't want him anymore) only to find out that no teams are interested. And of course if that's the case then Dubas probably isn't too thrilled this was leaked.
In most cases, I'd agree, but, Marleau is a veteran, and a smart guy. He can read the writing on the wall. He understands the Leafs' cap position, and that Dubas needs to be able to explore all possible options. I'm sure it would have been framed as such, and that Patty would understand that doesn't mean he's not wanted, but, that the business side of the game sometimes forces teams to move players they'd otherwise like to keep around.