That guy isn't an insider.

came from pagnotta who paraphrased, so im going to trust it.

Dubas the great negotiator

This is classic periphery media saying nonsense to fire up leaf haters and leaf fans alike. No one would think Hamilton for Andersen is a fair deal.

He did just get a major haul for Kapanen so

Omg. People on this site are so stupid. He said the Leafs asked for Hamilton. Obviously Dubas is going to ask for more than he can get to start a negotiation. That's how it works. You don't ask for less and expect to get more. Learn something and stop trying to bash on a guy just because he works for the Leafs.

When does Dubas call Edmonton and ask for McDavid?

wow dubas is an idiot. should be fired immediately

youd lose credibility doing this though, the value isint even close to being close imo

The balls on Dubas to ask for Hamilton LMFAO! I love it! Its good way of establishing what you want for player and then "lowering" the expectations down to like Pesce.

Johnsson for Mcdavid take it or leave it....hello...

Pretty sure Dubas didn't go into those talks expecting a Dougie for Freddie 1-for-1. Probably inquired about Hamilton's availability as part of a larger deal that Andersen could be a part of (since the Hurricanes were supposedly interested). And what's he going to do - not ask about the incredible right shot Dman when that's their greatest need? He wouldn't be doing his due diligence as a GM if he didn't.

You don't call and ask for less value. His team's need is a right handed d-man. Hamilton is the best one with only a year left on his deal. He ASKED about Hamilton. Never demanded it. Start there and work the way down to something both teams agree on.. that's the definition of negotiating.

Is that how it works? I'll be following this system closely. Hey boss i want this much money....

Hard to believe it was 1-for-1. TOR would have to add something. If that was it, Dubas is a clown

yes that's how negotiations work

Thats completely different situation tho. Dubas is equal to Waddell. Its more like asking 25k for your car but you realistically expect your car at 17.5k so anything above that is bonus.. the worst is that you would get said no and lower your offer. The best is that they would actually do it and then you laugh.. probably what happened with Kappy trade LOL

How do you know without the other pieces of the trade? Obviously we think if Anderson is the player named that a boat load of prospects/high picks go the other way too as the 'package' that was mentioned. Anderson for Hamilton as a stand alone was never even suggested by the rumor.

I mean, that really depends on what kind of job you have, but if you're in a position where you are a legitimate asset to a company and you are negotiating a pay raise, then yes, that's exactly what you should do.

This is the guy that traded Kadri for Barrie and Kerfoot... let's take this with a grain of salt.

Right you ask for Hamilton and settle for Pesce. Brilliant

Canes still say no so....

yeah how are people answering something facetious seriously lmao

I'd be pumped if Dubas could pull this off. Dont think it would happen though

and other gms cried like little babies cause HE DIDNT CALL THEM LUL.

Would not be surprised if somehow he makes a deal that brings dougie or pesce over