Boston proves to be a non trustworthy trade partner

[Lt Dan]

Columbus got played - plain and simple. Gavrikov sat for 5 games with the management thinking the deal is done and then Boston simply said screw you, we strike another deal

I am in sales, this happens to me monthly. It's, sadly, a realistic part of life

 

[CDJ]

If Jarmo was stupid enough to think that he could take a better deal if it came along and Boston couldn't then tough luck:

This really should be the end of the thread tbh but I appreciate the bruins triggering the usual suspects

I am in sales, this happens to me monthly. It's, sadly, a realistic part of life

Lol yup, same boat. Business is business

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

True but there have always been handshake agreements and I guess Boston wanted to abuse that trust. No matter how you look at it it is bad business and GMs in the future won't trust Sweeney. It's a weird career decision

Who said there even was a handshake agreement

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Columbus got played - plain and simple. Gavrikov sat for 5 games with the management thinking the deal is done and then Boston simply said screw you, we strike another deal

That's what I thought to when the first rumors for orlov came out. Gavirkov was probably just used to lower prices on orlov.

 

[Orfieus]

You are assuming there was a handshake agreement in place.

JD should know better

True

If that isn't the case tho why is Columbus saying anything? I think best case scenario is Boston had an agreement with Columbus but needed to make room in some way and in those discussions they found a better trade with Washington

 

[WarriorofTime]

They thought a deal was done when a deal wasn't done? Uhhh....

Boston found a different trade partner that was offering up a better deal and struck that deal instead.

I'm no Bruins fan but that isn't even remotely the Boston GM's fault.

 

[thefutures]

Stuff like this is why guys like Lou Lam exist and have their demands of silence. Orlov is better though imo so good for Boston, but maybe Columbus give gavrikov to a potential Boston playoff opponent.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

There is only one reason why this is even a thread....

Cause it's the Bruins.

This type of stuff happens all the time during trades and any transaction in life(house selling, vehicle selling, situations in people's jobs etc)

But when the Boston Bruins do it??!!! It's 100% unacceptable and disrespectful

 

[MXD]

Had Jarmo offered to settle the Bruins money issue, he would've concluded the trade, and it's not like he didn't know this money issue existed.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

GM should have taken Smith... their fault.

 

[Sharkbomb]

Bruins: "Can you take Craig Smith too? I need cap space in order to accomodate Gavrikov"
Columbus: "Sorry mate, no can't do"
Bruins: "Alright fine, let me see if I can make some cap space"
Columbus: "Sure, we'll wait, but if a better deal comes along we're taking it"

Bruins: "Hey Caps, can you take Smith for a pick? I need cap space to acquire a defenseman"
Caps: "Sure thing, we'll take him, but no need to overcomplicate this, give us your first rounder too and you can have Orlov as part of the deal"
Bruins: "Awesome, sounds like that solves all of our needs in a single transaction, lets do it"

Columbus, for some reason: "NOT FAIR!!"

Next time, take the cap hit. Not really Kekalainen's fault, I assume it was ownership that told him no to taking on dead cap.

 

[Ceremony]

I have visions of Kekalainen walking around the arena, bumping into Gavrikov and asking why he's still there when he's been traded a week ago, only nobody has the nerve to tell him.

 

[Ivo]

So, if another team comes to Columbus GM and offers him a lottery pick, plus a top prospect, he would be like: “Sorry, but no, I have a deal in place with Boston.” Do I understand this correctly?

 

[Eddie Munson]

The first step to recovery is admitting you're the problem. Taylor Swift did it. Jarmo just isn't at that point yet.

Bottomline, every GM is in it to win. Jarmo wouldn't take the cash back creating this possibility. Next time stop trying to nickle and dime for the perfect deal. Plus he has a week left before the deadline. I'd get if this happened with minutes to spare. This is just whining to deflect from the fact he botched the deal.

 

[Lt Dan]

There is only one reason why this is even a thread....

Cause it's the Bruins.

This type of stuff happens all the time during trades and any transaction in life(house selling, vehicle selling, situations in people's jobs etc)

But when the Boston Bruins do it??!!! It's 100% unacceptable and disrespectful

I disagree, I think any fanbase would have started this thread if it happened to their team regardless of the trade partner.

 

[PuckG]

Should have tried to fleece the Oilers instead. Amateur hour.

Although, it’s not too late.

 

[ThatGuy22]

There is only one reason why this is even a thread....

Cause it's the Bruins.

This type of stuff happens all the time during trades and any transaction in life(house selling, vehicle selling, situations in people's jobs etc)

But when the Boston Bruins do it??!!! It's 100% unacceptable and disrespectful

There is literally like 1, maybe 2 people tops saying this reflects badly on the Bruins.

Everyone else is telling CBJ to quit crying

 

[SomeDude]

Jarmo Kekalainen is setting potential European GM's back by a few years at this point.

 

[Moose Head]

Don’t see the issue here. You snooze you lose Jarmo

 

[wintersej]

True but there have always been handshake agreements and I guess Boston wanted to abuse that trust. No matter how you look at it it is bad business and GMs in the future won't trust Sweeney. It's a weird career decision

The BLUEJACKETS said if they got a better offer, no guarantees. But because Boston got a better offer and moved on they are thieves and liars. Got it.

 

[Tob]

john davidson is a nice guy. too nice maybe.

 

[Connor McConnor]

Orlov is better though..

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I agree they're petty. Traded Hamilton to Calgary out of spite even tho the offer from Edmonton was better

It was proven not to be the case. Not at all out of spite, at least not to a conclusive level.

Wonder if DOPs will take a look at this, 2 games for hurting Jarmo's feelings ?

Knowing Parros, a maximum fine to an uninvolved party.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Columbus was probably tripping over themselves to swindle Boston, but you can't blame the Bruins for making a vastly better trade when it came along. CBJ would have taken a better offer than Boston's if a team was dumb enough to make one

 

[Djp]

No different than dating…last weekend you had a date, went well. Planned another date Saturday. During the week you ran into a hot chick and hit it off very well. Do you still do that Saturday date?