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Will a new GM honour the NTCs?


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So what do you guys think? Will the new GM feel obligated to validate these contracts or will he move them.

Before anyone says a player can just say no, think about how uncomfortable a situation like this would be. Some of the guys may want to leave anyways.

I'm thinking some of our vets are concerned today.

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Honor - yes, why wouldn't you? But take all aspects into consideration before making decisions one way or the other. And when the NTC is made, it doesn't ask for honor, it has facts & restrictions written on it in back and white. So it would be foolish to come in and not make wise decisions based upon the right strategy. Once one has been established. Witch may take a good while even after a new GM is appointed.

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They should be concerned. The core is rotten at least two have to go, hansen before his ntc kicks in for sure hes ineffective with hands of stone plus time for younger player to take his spot kenins was amazing in olympics with at 2 yr cntract at 680k almost cheaper and more upside. I like kesler so keep him unless team offers a huge package. Bieska should be our captain. Garrison amd hamhuis are great value for their performance. Edler needs to go.

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Who is the new GM?

Kinda an important question to know the answer to before we can tell what the new GM will or will not do...

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He has no choice. It's part of their contract.

The new GM may have a different philosophy on asking players to waive their NTC, but he has no choice as far as honouring them as they are.

Although technically this. I'll go with all the above.

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Depends on what you mean by "honouring" the NTCs.

As noted above, in terms of contract law, he has no choice and must honour the terms of any SPC signed by the Vancouver Canucks.

But in terms of the "spirit" of these NTCs, a new GM has little reason to feel handcuffed to any agreement signed by his predecessor. If the new GM feels that he can improve the team by moving out players on NTCs, he will approach them and ask them to waive the clauses.

If he feels strongly about moving a certain player with an NTC, he can use a number of tactics and options to force the issue.

However, given what's been happening with this team, and the regime change in process, I'd imagine that most players would put-up very little fight if they were asked to waive their clauses. That's not saying that the players necessarily would welcome a move but just that most players will agree to be moved if it's made clear to them that they are no longer wanted on the team.

An NTC guarantees the player the right to choose his list of preferred locations and to veto any move that he doesn't like.

For the players on this team who have value, if it's determined (and made clear to the player) that the new GM doesn't want them here, it won't be too hard to find other teams where they'd agree to move and other GMs who would welcome their services.

The same thing goes for the final compliance buyout. Under Gillis, it was probably only Booth who was being considered (and even that wasn't certain).

Under a new GM, Booth's probably gained some company on the list of players who could potentially be bought out.

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He has no choice. It's part of their contract.

The new GM may have a different philosophy on asking players to waive their NTC, but he has no choice as far as honouring them as they are.

Actually a new GM has the flexibility to move 2 forwards with NTC's and a defensemen.

Not sure if I'm right man, just stating something that I read before.

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While it might not stop a player from waiving for a new GM, it could certainly limit the GMs options on where to trade them so he could maximize value. If we don't bring in an established GM, others might look to take advantage and try and steal a player for good value. Not a good way to start your tenure in Vancouver if that's what happens.

Actually a new GM has the flexibility to move 2 forwards with NTC's and a defensemen.

Pray tell, what clause in the legally binding SPCs of the players gives a new GM the right to trade a given number of NTCs?

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While it might not stop a player from waiving for a new GM, it could certainly limit the GMs options on where to trade them so he could maximize value. If we don't bring in an established GM, others might look to take advantage and try and steal a player for good value. Not a good way to start your tenure in Vancouver if that's what happens.

Pray tell, what clause in the legally binding SPCs of the players gives a new GM the right to trade a given number of NTCs?

Just edited :P I read it somewhere ! Guess not.

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