(05-28-2021, 02:33 AM)Swanty Wrote: [quote pid='472217' dateline='1622180432']
What purpose does rule 2 actually serve?
It's to clearly define that no player trades are allowed in a specific window. Before, there was no such language in the rulebook around when trades are allowed again after the trade deadline. Some trades had been allowed once both teams involved were out of playoff contention which it was rightly pointed out could give them an advantage in negotiations versus a team who is not yet allowed to trade. This just makes it more consistent and clear for everyone.
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Yeah but it doesn't do that. Teams can still negotiate even if they can't announce. And you didn't cut off pick trading so the same issues still exist there.
This didn't really accomplish the stated goals.