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ah123 · 01-31-2010, 11:33 AM

My thoughts:

1. if Phaneuf was indeed a problem in the room, this is addition by subtraction
2. It makes the Flames better short term - more offensive balance
3. All of a sudden, the Flames have expiring contracts, which are very valuable trading chips at the trade deadline...and it allows Sutter to resign Bourque and one or two more top 6 players...

I have a feeling that some of the "rumours" we heard about Phaneuf (asking for a trade, enjoying the partying a bit too much, loner in the dressing room, etc) were probably true and that that forced Sutter's hand...

01-31-2010, 11:33 AM	#278
ah123 First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Here Exp:	My thoughts: 1. if Phaneuf was indeed a problem in the room, this is addition by subtraction 2. It makes the Flames better short term - more offensive balance 3. All of a sudden, the Flames have expiring contracts, which are very valuable trading chips at the trade deadline...and it allows Sutter to resign Bourque and one or two more top 6 players... I have a feeling that some of the "rumours" we heard about Phaneuf (asking for a trade, enjoying the partying a bit too much, loner in the dressing room, etc) were probably true and that that forced Sutter's hand...