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You know too many players are given no trade clauses when Martin Ruchinsky has one.
You read that correctly. Yes, Marty Ruchinsky hasn't retired yet, and he has a no trade clause in his contract.
There comes a point when the NTC's hamper a team. Just ask the Leafs or the Lightning.
Brian Engblom just wrote an excellent blog on the topic, and it really got my gears...
I remember when only the best of the best could control potential movement. I remember when GMs would fight hard against the agent for a no trade clause and I remember when the media would yell and scream at the GM on behalf of the fans for not caving on the no trade clause.
Fast forward and just about every contract of significant value comes complete with a NO MOVEMEN...
It's a thought that most hockey fans ponder from time to time. What would you do if you owned and operated your own franchise? What if you could buy your favorite team and do things your way? What would you do differently? Being a hockey fan myself, I too have pondered such a question. And here are a few things that I came up with, in that magical fairytale world wher...