PIMsCup
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While there are some residual bad feelings, it is for the most part a different front office leading the way. Problem is, because of tampering, they can't begin to mend those fences until August 15th.
They could pay the price and trade for him. But why do that without knowing if he'd be willing to sign in Boston?
Many believe the Leafs have the upper hand because they hired Jimmy Sr as a scout. It was actually Jimmy Sr that approached Shanahan through a mutual friend about a position, since he felt that he was in arenas all the time - he may as well get paid for it.
The advantage the Leafs hold however, is they can talk to him via father/son and not have any fear of tampering.
Not saying the Leafs have the upper hand, but I sure don't think the Bruins are near the top.
I hear so much fan chatter about tampering--usually with regards to the leafs--but I don't really understand where they draw the line or how they go about enforcing it. Seems like the only way to get in trouble for it is for an aggrieved team to make an accusation. Are there any demonstrative cases in recent years?