RedWingsNow*
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This has been discussed but I just don't get why you replace Filppula with Weiss, you are getting the same player, although Weiss is softer and more injury prone, he also is a year or two older. I just never got the fascination with Weiss that this team has. In fact, why does this team feel a need to go after centers? They are loaded at center, go after wingers, preferably one with some beef.
Why would any player fight it? He gets 2/3rds of his salary. He can go get another contract, and as long as it's $1M a year, he breaks even.
I suppose Sammy might not feel too confident in his value after missing a full year at his age.
But there's no point staying on a team where you aren't wanted.