Derek Richards, agent to Tsimikalis, was interviewed on The TEAM 1200/Gross and Galley. Notes from the interview:
- Galley asked: Did he give you a reason for the trade request? Richards responded with: Not really. He said after the disagreement it was time to move forward. Peter agonized over the decision. He and his family felt like this was the decision to make. He felt that with everything that transpired last week, it would be better for him to go to another situation.
- Gross asked: Do frustrations with not being drafted last year have something to do with it? Richards responded with: It hurt him personally and professionally, being passed over. The draft is not the be all and end all. Certainly he wanted to have a tremendous year and he still can. When he moves on he will continue to do well. He is a tremendous player.
- Galley said: No one has questioned his character or his play. It is just confusing for us – a missing piece to the puzzle. It’s frustrating that things couldn’t be worked out. Is there specific places he is looking to? Richards responded with: He does have specific places in mind. At this point in time, we have to think of both Peter and Ottawa. They are not just going to give him up. They want equal status in return. It might be tough for the next 3-4 weeks.
- Galley asked: Can he afford to sit that long? Richards responded with: Well, it’s not good. It’s in Peter’s best interest to be playing. But with the reputation of Kilrea and Hunt, I’m confident things will be resolved.
- Richards said that they appreciate everything that Ottawa has done for Peter.
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