GMTM had relationships with most of the other GMs in the league before he ever came to Buffalo so the narrative that he was the new kid on the block that was too cocky just doesn't hold up imo. Also public persona and what dynamics GMTM may have had in private can be two different animals. I'm pretty sure when he was one on one with other GMs he didn't come across as the new guy that lacked respect. Pulling an attitude on TP isn't out of the question. ZFG