re: Hollinger on the Status of the Pels

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This was my biggest problem with the Ball trade. If the Bulls didn’t want give up higher compensation then why not sit back and let them scramble to get rid of contracts to offer Ball, then wait three days while we decide to match. Don’t think it’s possible they get Derozen either under that scenario.

And who knows, Ball could have got stuck like Lauri M and Hart did begging for an offer when everything dried up or sign a team friendly deal. We may have been able to get Ball back cheaper than what the Bulls paid. We held all the leverage and Griff just caved…..

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