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Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata
I think it's that the Wings had so many UFA's and in the new market they'll go wherever the bucks are going to be. It sucks, IMO, because it sort of allows a mercenary atmosphere and loyalty is secondary. Guys will have closets full of jerseys of teams they've played for! Just look at Bertuzzi and Ryan Smyth (who went to the Avs.) They were both trade-deadline rentals. I think it's kind of sad.
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Agreed. There's no incentive to be a franchise player anymore. I guess I should just get used to it - it's been this way for years in the other sports, it was only a matter of time before it happened to the NHL.