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Originally Posted by That Guy

i think it might just be, someone showed interest, and they figured they might as well take a look... maybe they didn't want to match our offer, or just didn't think he's what they need.

either way, it's win-win for us right now, cause we either get him at our price, or he goes somewhere else and we save the money without overpaying.

Well, looks like you were right about Carolina. His agent is currently working out the details of a contract with the Panthers. Doesn't necessarily mean he'll sign with them though. Could end up being nothing more than leverage.