[DrJones]

Quote: Originally Posted by ImTellinTim

And just think of the guys that would easily fill that role that have been available at the deadline just this year. Not to mention years before. And it's not like you've had to break the bank for some of these players.

"Available" is relative, though. Gaborik, Iginla, Morrow, Jagr: those guys aren't likely to waive their NTCs to play in Canada, it's just a fact of life. And remember, the Canucks offered Doan more money and years than Phoenix did.