Neutral Zone Wrap: Blackhawks Up

Many of life's activities are pure and simple. We go from Point A to Point B to do Task C. We are able to see and process objects. We breathe oxygen. So why are some fantasy hockey trades so complicated? Or require as much logistics as one would imagine for a fleet of trucks? And is there some inherent quality in this game that causes people to temporarily lose their ability to use common sense and/or decency? While all these questions may be relevant, let's focus on the last example as it may be the key to understanding the overall situation.

In one of my leagues, someone recently offered me such an awful deal that I calculated the smartest course of action would be to ignore it. Yup, no response. If you decide to disregard what someone wants, who is available, and what constitutes a fair exchange, then you don't deserve any return acknowledgment. Just because one may occupy a less-than-desirable position in the standings, that's no reason to assume that owner will suddenly

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