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GMs lie all the time.
However, I think in this case, the messaging from GMPD was that they wouldn't let teams talk to Cat without a framework of a deal in place first. Rumours are that they have such a framework in place with Detroit (and maybe NYI?), so they can negotiate with Cat now.
I have found, listening to TSN1200 daily, so hearing a lot of interviews from GMPD and dissection of his messaging, that GMPD chooses his words carefully when he wants to tip toe around something (while being the opposite when he's not, see Stone trade). It's just the fan base online will assume it means one thing, then run with that narrative (see GMPD's comments on garbage day about DJ Smith coaching next year)