Once a Kings Fan Too
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I understand that Ottawa had absolutely no leverage here, but at some point a GM has to establish his credibility and backbone. I'm not one for trying cases in the media, but Staios should have stood pat, and in response to the first question from a reporter after the trade deadline asking for him to comment on why he didn't trade Tarasenko, tell the truth and say "the player refused to waive his NTC and the GM of the only team to which he would go refused to make a good-faith offer for him. I will never deal with that GM ever again." Staois' dignity and reputation are worth more than two thirds.