I wouldn’t tar and feather Samson.
Look how the organization treated His Contracts. He was willing to go long term after His ELC, but Botterill didn’t like long term deals. Then Jack gets an eight year extension and less then a year after he signs a bridge contract, Samson watches Skinner get a eight year deal as well. I would be upset with that, especially if the rumor that Terry got involved with both contracts is true.
He didn’t bash the organization publicly in any interviews and called to thank Adams the day after the trade. I have heard countless hockey players say they want to stay with a particular organization, shortly before they are moved. It’s part of the business.
Eichel said Himself that the Interview with Friedman would have gone much differently had the trade not happened.
And of course he was Ok with going for it with Hall, he really didn’t have any choice with five years left on His Deal.
He had asked to be traded before this though, that’s where McKenzie got His Information for this
I believe any tar regarding these two should be directed at the Top.
If they step back and let the new front office do their job as they are rumored to be doing that’s a different story