The Guy is a Winner

I've read a ton of sports books over the years and one main theme is common with regard to traded players: the first cut is the deepest. Once a player in any sport has been dealt by the team that drafted and developed him it becomes no big deal. It's a business.But the first one that sends you down the line means saying goodbye to some long term bonds and that group of young people who joined the rank and file at the same time. That's your group, your brethren.Cogliano is in a unique situation: he was traded and then not traded, kind of a pro sports near death experience that could have been a massive negative if he was a less mature or impressive individual.Few if any could claim surprise at the maturity of his words today when addressing the situation:"It's disappointing. I like being here. I want to be an Oiler." "I'm not holding any grudges.""It just made me strong and it's good motivation too.""I'm a guy who has som...