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The fact they have declining attendance, again, helps my case, not yours. They can't alienate their tenuous fan support. First time in forever the team is good, and they are gonna waive the white flag?

You can't let fans decide your fate or your future, and you can't lose another high end player for free for 1 year even if it is a cup, then he's gone, not worth it.

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So.. the Ducks are unexpectedly in Stanley Cup contention, and you think they should ship off one of their best players to build for the future 3-4 years down the road (which I'm sure the fans will patiently wait for)

Again, fans are fans, either stay or go. Have to do what is best for the franchise and long term > short term always wins out.

Now that Getzlaf is resigned they will talk with Perry's agent and if he isn't going to resign, they'll ship him at the deadline.

Leafs and Penguins would be the top 2 teams for Perry right now.

Again, Pens will likely settle for Alfredsson or Iginla.

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Posted by Baloo

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Posted on 3/8/13 at 3:25 pm to UltimateHog

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Perry does not want so resign with Anaheim, this is well known to everyone but apparently you.

Based on what? How does Schultz not signing have anything to do with Perry signing or not signing? They are completely independent events. Perry's already told the press that Getzlaf being in Anaheim longterm will impact his decision (though of course he's gonna do what's best for him). I think he walks, but is it worth it if you win the Cup? Of course it is.

Teams like to sell tickets. They like money. A Stanley Cup run would be a boon to this franchise, even if you lose. Getting some playoff cash would be awesome for the Ducks. I think they add a blueliner for a playoff run, and let Perry walk in the offseason.

You're in the business to win and make money. Keeping Perry past the deadline makes both more likely. The only way they trade Perry is if they get back a guy who could eventually be a stud winger. The Pens can't offer that. The situation has changed, radically, from two months ago. You don't seem to realize that. You're only looking at what's good for the Penguins. Other teams have their own goals, too.

Teams don't just give things to the Penguins for free. Well, except the Stars, but that was a one time thing.

i'm not even sure Alfredsson gets moved. and given the Flames track record, they might dither and fail to move Iginla via their own stupidity.

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Posted by Drewbie

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Posted on 3/8/13 at 3:45 pm to UltimateHog

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Have to do what is best for the franchise and long term > short term always wins out.

If short term = winning the Cup THIS year, I'd say short term >>>>>>> long term in their eyes. The whole point of building a team is to win the Cup. If you're going to trade players for the future when you are a favorite to make the Finals, then why the hell do you own a team?

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Posted by Baloo

Formerly MDGeaux

Member since Sep 2003

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Posted on 3/18/13 at 10:00 pm to UltimateHog

Ultimate Hog to me on 3/8:

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Perry does not want so resign with Anaheim, this is well known to everyone but apparently you.

Ducks to NHL on 3/18:

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The Ducks have agreed to terms with right wing Corey Perry on an eight-year contract extension.

LINK

Perry signs for the same deal as Getzlaf. Shockingly, the Ducks like winning and want to keep their best players in town instead of shipping them to Pittsburgh for a bag of magic beans.

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