Perhaps. However, we should know by history that just because a player doesn't get signed before season starts doesn't mean he doesn't want to be there. Besides, it's not just about a few words to the media.
Michael Nylander is another thing though. You won't find many people more jaded about pro hockey than him. And I'm sure his sons have heard more than a few times to take care of themselves first, because teams will screw them over the moment it is to their benefit.
He wouldn't be entirely wrong in that opinion, it's hard to complain about that to loudly when you support a team with Robidas island in it's recent history