BarbaraAlphanse
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Bergenheim is a very interesting name. I know some on here had him on their wish list way before this weekend's developments.
His agent is very smart. I'll give him that. There is a lot of blowback w/ Bergenheim's agent - he opened his mouth on something that is pretty common w/ the NHL. Which GM's want to take a risk on a player who will openly speak against the coaching staff/management? The agent is an extension of the player.
The agent's goal was to get Bergenheim out of that environment. Sacrificed his own image to lower the price of his client in a trade. I'm sure he will get moved, and for an affordable price (in terms of assets)... and he's a player that if you could get him for a 3rd/4th that a contender would absolutely acquire. Two birds with one stone... not only does he get his client out of Florida, but he increased the likelihood that a contender trades for him too, with the lower price tag.
It also tells me something about what Bergenheim's motivation will be as soon as he's out of Florida. This is a risk for the player and agent, establishing image of themselves as hard to deal w/ - as a non loyal and vocally outspoken tandem. Which will mean for his next contract, since he is an UFA, he'll need to let his playing do the talking... big motivation, and also big confidence if he's willing to poison pill his image just to get out of his situation.
He's a guy you'd want to end the season. A guy playing for his bread. A guy with a huge chip on his shoulder.
Perhaps Bergenheim and a defender, for Sather...
His agent is very smart. I'll give him that. There is a lot of blowback w/ Bergenheim's agent - he opened his mouth on something that is pretty common w/ the NHL. Which GM's want to take a risk on a player who will openly speak against the coaching staff/management? The agent is an extension of the player.
The agent's goal was to get Bergenheim out of that environment. Sacrificed his own image to lower the price of his client in a trade. I'm sure he will get moved, and for an affordable price (in terms of assets)... and he's a player that if you could get him for a 3rd/4th that a contender would absolutely acquire. Two birds with one stone... not only does he get his client out of Florida, but he increased the likelihood that a contender trades for him too, with the lower price tag.
It also tells me something about what Bergenheim's motivation will be as soon as he's out of Florida. This is a risk for the player and agent, establishing image of themselves as hard to deal w/ - as a non loyal and vocally outspoken tandem. Which will mean for his next contract, since he is an UFA, he'll need to let his playing do the talking... big motivation, and also big confidence if he's willing to poison pill his image just to get out of his situation.
He's a guy you'd want to end the season. A guy playing for his bread. A guy with a huge chip on his shoulder.
Perhaps Bergenheim and a defender, for Sather...