I mean end of the day if we are trading him probably have to go in eye's wide open we aren't going to get comparable value back. Marner can essentially control where he goes and if not we lose him for nothing in a year.
There’s ways to play this to get a buy in, if that’s the way it goes.
Mitch has been treated well by this organization in the end.
He felt slighted by not getting the bonus structure he wanted; I think that was corrected in his current contract, making it appear like an overpay.
Babcock cleared out, he’s supported by the team.
Gets to play with amazing players in all situations. That helps his future earnings.
If he’s a reasonable guy, he’d at least help the process.