You sound like a little kid who didn't get what they want. Here's how it is: you can't "preassure" other GM's into giving you a "sick deal". Alot of the high priced UFA's e.g. Vanek, Gaborik, etc. didn't fetch nearly as much as laypeople thought they would e.g. 1st round draft picks. The reality is that GM's around the league didn't want to give up much at the dead line. Maybe things will change a bit at the draft, who knows? Point is, MG was listening to all offers and nothing actualized into something that would benefit the Canucks in a smart way. And he is probably a whole lot smarter than you, and obviously knows alot more than you about what trading in the NHL. Rather than do something rash, he stood pat. Hopefully something happens at the draft.