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Jiggy_12 · 01-31-2010, 07:21 PM

This is a tough one to digest for a lot of reasons, many of which have been covered already.

My initial thoughts were those of horror and disgust as my favorite Flame was traded. But that's personal, nothing to do with the Flames.

As far as the Flames go, I am leaning in favour of liking this deal. Undoubtedly improves us on the front end, and really doesn't make us that much worse on the back-end either. If Ian White re-signs, even better.

I kind of have the feeling that Phaneuf has reached his ceiling. The player we saw this year is the player Phaneuf is. Nothing wrong with that, he's still damn good. But with an already loaded defense, the Flames had the luxury to make this move.

I like the look of this team with the players we acquired.

01-31-2010, 07:21 PM	#806
Jiggy_12 Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	This is a tough one to digest for a lot of reasons, many of which have been covered already. My initial thoughts were those of horror and disgust as my favorite Flame was traded. But that's personal, nothing to do with the Flames. As far as the Flames go, I am leaning in favour of liking this deal. Undoubtedly improves us on the front end, and really doesn't make us that much worse on the back-end either. If Ian White re-signs, even better. I kind of have the feeling that Phaneuf has reached his ceiling. The player we saw this year is the player Phaneuf is. Nothing wrong with that, he's still damn good. But with an already loaded defense, the Flames had the luxury to make this move. I like the look of this team with the players we acquired.