Is it a shark or a dolphin?

[jRuutu 2,552]

What can we say about the general managers in VHL that have not already been said about sharks? They might appear friendly from a distance and sometimes even close by, but they are also quick to ruin your day if they wish to do so, and the general managers of VHL are very aware they can ruin one's day. The latest example of the predatory nature of the general managers in VHL came in the trade negotiations between the Los Angeles Stars and Seattle Bears. What appeared to be a typical hockey trade of a few younger players being traded to more established player and a draft pick quickly turned into something else as one of the younger players reportedly threatened to retire. The trade was then negotiated and made again to minimize the damage caused.

 

Now, those of you who are fairly new to VHL might think it's safe to jump into the water as the fin above the water clearly looks like a fin of a dolphin. But you are mistaken, that is not a dolphin - it's a shark! If and when you sign a contract with a VHL team you need to have a NTC - No Trade Clause, in your contract. If you do not have an NTC and you decide to jump into the water, the only way you will not have to worry about getting your leg out of the shark's mouth is by cutting your own leg off before the shark comes to bite it.

 

This is exactly what we saw in the trade negotiations between the Los Angeles Stars and Seattle Bears. A younger player thought it was fine to jump into the water as mostly dolphins roam around these waters, but at the same time, they knew they might have to deal with a shark. Sure enough, the shark came around and it was a big one. Instead of surrendering and trying to swim away, they took a pocket knife, rammed it in their thigh to start sawing, and just as they did that they looked at the shark and said: "You are not taking my leg, I am the shark now".  Instead of accepting the trade and thinking maybe the future is not fully written yet, maybe the shark is just going to swim by real close and the player comes out stronger from the whole experience, no, the player took faith into their own hands and threatened to retire from VHL. If you don't have an NTC in your contract, you need to have a plan in place for the moment you come face to face with a shark.

 

Someone could wonder what happens now? Indeed, many will look at you differently when they hear you cut your leg off before a shark is able to take it, dolphins and turtles will think it's better to keep their distance, but the sharks will also think twice before trying to make a move on you. It is safe to jump into the water no matter what you see out there, you just need to be prepared.

[JCarson 817]

Not knowing a lot about this situation I will only note that the author has written a article about something that must be important to them.  I personally don't understand the need to control ones destiny by requiring a NTC or threatening to retire if one doesn't get what they want.  Maybe I am a little more laid back and think of this more like a game, I try to have fun and will settle for whatever happens.  I have too much in reality to worry about to get worked up about being traded.

 

I give this article a 8 out of 10