Fletcher will more than likely take the opportunity to exercise his own provisions, guilt free. What would have seemed, for example, a callous move to waive and possibly demote Kubina or Tucker, now looms as a distinct possibility. Buyouts, reduced ice-time, and any other tactic that might achieve the intended result, are all fair game. Cliff wanted to re-arrange this asylum and the inmates wouldn't allow it. So, the gloves are likely to come off. from howard bergers article