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Originally Posted by Dion
To get the extra players we needed to win the Cup. Rob Ramage on defence and Rick Walmsley as a solid backup for Vernon.
Fletcher said at the press conf that the Flames knew they were trading away a player who would probably score 50 or more goals in a season. The deal was made as the 2 players acquired were the missing pieces mgnt felt could get them over the top and the Cup.
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To add to this, Peter mahar said once that other GMs (glen Sather), disputed the trade with the NHL for being too one-sided in the flames favor ("basically handing them the cup"). Funny how time and perspective changes.