08-10-2021, 08:38 AM
(08-10-2021, 08:10 AM)JamesConway Wrote: That would be too much for me. I also don’t think CHI will ultimately end up getting a 1st. Seems too pricey considering that he clearly wants out and with the poor fit between him & Vooch in mind.
I think CHI either accepts a lesser offer around 2nds and/or former draftees in a SnT or this escalates and he signs the QO. Then he could get leverage back and threaten to walk in 12 months so they’re probably willing to come down with their price tag.
Gotta give it to Chicago, they are doing this the right way. Sucks for the player obviously but the solution for him is the QO if he wants out.
Yeah I agree. Chicago should be in no rush. Best case for them is Lauri accepts the qualifying offer. They would eventually be able to trade him then right? I would expect he would be a hot target at the trade deadline at 9 million expiring. That could be their best chance at a first round pick.
With money drying up, they are in the drivers seat. Unless like a team like OKC comes to the table with a strong offer. But Chicago could always match unless the offer was too high for their stomach.