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This is a classic "change of scenery" scenario. Were the Senators desperate to sell Hossa? Was Atlanta desperate to sell Heatley? Were the Nordiques desperate to sell Lindros? Were the Habs desperate to sell Patrick Roy? Were the Bruins desperate to sell Ray Bourque?

There's always a market for top level talent.

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The answers are as follows: no, yes, yes, yes, and no. Atlanta and Heatley decided it would be best for both of them if he was traded. Eric Lindros was never going to play for the Nordiques but the Flyers and Rangers were both stupid enough to sell out their franchises to get him. Patrick Roy demanded to be dealt from Montreal and there's no way it can be argued that they got full value for him. Alfredsson is in the middle of a long-term deal and he's also getting older. Comitting that much cash and time to Daniel Alfredsson can't be too interesting to most clubs. I also hardly think Alfredsson is anywhere near Lindros, Roy, or Bourque, but that's another discussion.