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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale

Why are people so bent that he got traded to a divisional rival? Who cares. Would you rather have him traded out east for a 3rd, or traded to a rival for a 2nd? I know what I'd rather have. The Flames have to do what is best for themselves and not be concerned with if he helps another rival or not. I know it doesn't happen often, but I'd like to see some examples or the Flames trading within our division and it biting us in the ass. Sven certainly hasn't shown the ability to bite any other team in the ass when given the chance.

As others have said, the writing was on the wall with his waiver status next season and our depth on the wing. He'd have to be a lock to make the team next season for him to be beneficial to us. Do any of us see him as a lock for next season? I certainly don't. Should he be gifted that spot? I don't think so.

Because by trading an asset that doesn't fit in for whatever reason, you are also giving a rival that needs help with young prospects, a chance at filling their cupboards. If the Canucks and Flames are battling for a playoff spots in the upcoming seasons and Sven becomes the type of player he was drafted to be, he could very well be biting us in the ass.