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Is Crawford playing Hardball??? Let's see how that would play out

Created by: exo2769
Team: 2017-18 Chicago Blackhawks
Initial Creation Date: Apr. 28, 2017
Published: Apr. 28, 2017
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I read that Crawford is playing hard ball and while I understand...playing this out tells a little different of a story. He is fully entitled to pick a set of teams that the Hawks can't make a decent trade to... EASY RESOPNSE! (By the Way, this could be the worst case for MAF too) WORST CASE!

Crawford's Agent: Here's our list of teams. Good Luck! It's 10 teams that don't want a goalie!
Bowman: Ok, thanks for the list. You're probably right that we can't make any decent trades here. We'll look into what we can get. Just out of curiosity...How does Corey like Vegas?
Agent: He's not going to Vegas.
Bowman: Oh, you poor idiot...every single player on this team stunk! EVERYONE! We need CAP and we need it more than a 1st round pick. I think that's painfully obvious!!! We're going to waive Corey unless he plays ball. Who do you think is going to pick him up?!?! Yeah, LVK would snatch him up in a heart beat. Go back to your client and real *#&!#@$* list together or have fun playing for last place on the opposite side of the continent from his family!

I added drama for drama's sake
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bonuses, bonuses
1$3,750,000
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      23$75,000,000$70,499,795$3,558,000$757,500$4,500,205
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      $3,000,000$3,000,000
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      $750,000$750,000
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      $863,333$863,333
      C, RW
      UFA - 1
      $925,000$925,000
      C, LW, RW
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      G
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      RD
      UFA - 1
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      bonuses, bonuses
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      Apr. 28, 2017 at 3:09 p.m.
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      Kiekenapp
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      Unfortunately, Crawford has a NMC. You can't do that. Meaning you can't even waive him.
      Apr. 28, 2017 at 3:16 p.m.
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      jimmyjets
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      I enjoyed reading the narrative.

      Unfortunately Crawford has a No Move Clause and a partial No Trade Clause so you actually can't waive him. You could buy him out, but you can't waive him. Crawford holds all the cards and if he wants to name 10 teams that wouldn't want him or couldn't take him due to his cap hit/age combination he absolutely can.
      Apr. 28, 2017 at 3:23 p.m.
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      DartGuy
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      Enjoy Crawford fam xD
      Apr. 28, 2017 at 3:34 p.m.
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      exo2769
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      Edited Apr. 28, 2017 at 3:42 p.m.
      Oh dang, I thought the buyout and waiver were equal but page 48 of the NHL CBA says you're right! Good Catch! I'm still curious how his specific contract works since it's modified. Language may be different that a full NMC. Hope you enjoyed the narrative anyway!!!
      Apr. 28, 2017 at 3:46 p.m.
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      So, who's playing hardball. Bowman needs a refresher course on living with the salary cap. Maybe he should have traded Panarin when his value was highest or not resigned Seabrook to an anchor contract.
      What's with making Boyle a second liner centre and for four years?
      Apr. 28, 2017 at 6:19 p.m.
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      Black Lives Matter
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      I think Crawford is the most overrated goalie in the league.
      Apr. 30, 2017 at 5:38 p.m.
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      I think crawford is one of the most underrated goalies in the leagues. I think he should of won the conn smythe in 2013. Anyway, i had fun reading the narrative, but like everyone said above, Crowford has an NMC and he wouldnt want to be waived. Also if Bowman does get rid of corey the he would immediately regret it. In the past couple of years the Hawks havent been as good around Crawford as they were when they won the cup. I mean in the last couple of wins during the regular season Crawford saved 40, 42, 39, shots almost every game. Crawford has placed himself with the elite.
       
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