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Have followed sports most of my 60 years. Long time Toronto resident now retired by the lake, north west of TO
Forum: Armchair-GM8 hours ago
Thread: Oilers - Defense Fix
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KDK_1983</b></div><div>I understand your perspective regarding AA, but if you remember the negotiations from last year they didn't exactly go smoothly so there were signs he may not be happy in Detroit. The caveat to this would be that Holland may have had something to do with it, so that would change things.

In regards to Shattenkirk, I know Edmonton wasn't on his list previously....but it's clear that NYR are moving on and his options are basically to accept a trade and reinvigorate his career OR get bought out and see what happens from there....either way it's fairly clear he'll probably be playing elsewhere next season.</div></div>

Holland seemed to have short changed AA last contract for cap reasons...so be it. AA is an RFA...doesn't really matter what he wants or if things doesn't go smoothly. What are a players options? Wait for an offer sheet or play in Europe.
Hard to believe Oilers aren't on any most players "no trade to list". Shat is a New Yorker, has plays in the favourable Atlantic. 99% he isn't to playing for a poor team that is going to stay poor, and with the worse travel schedule in the league, never mind the winters, though lots of other teams have iffy weather.