So Gregor had Craig Button on his show on the drive home. He told Craig that he thought Colorado put in the claim the first time but then decided not to the 2nd time when they saw Kahkonen. He thought fans are crazy of they thought it was some sort of back door deal. So he asked Craig and his response was surprising.
Button said that lots of stuff happens behind closed doors and after hours. He said he wouldn't rule it out and that it happens. Button even went on to say he's done it.
Apparently he was able to acquire Dean McAmmond for cheap because of it.
He even said that teams trade information and help each other out knowing that those gms owe them one.
Of course it happens. Why wouldn't it. GMs talk with eachother, negotiate with eachother, trade favors, find ways to benefit their teams.
That's why connections are important in this League. That's why despite being senile, Holland was able to use this connections to get us out of some binds.
What's done is done though. Broberg and Holloway, 2 stud prospects are lost for barely anything. Lavoie was stolen-ish.
I don't expect Bowman to be able to prevent these situations, he came into this situation with hands tied behind his back, cap space already used in free agency, just reacting to what was already in place by the Holland and JJ.
But Bowman better start showing some teeth fast, cause this team's future is looking bleak right now.
