My take is that if Sven wanted out, fine. The Flames weren't going to change their development and team approach to let him acquire a spot, nor should they.
Because he's waiver eligible next year, the Flames risked getting zero or a Colborne like return. So the value is correct IMO.
Yes, it's a bit of gamble to trade with the Canucks, but it's the same gamble for them - if Sven doesn't turn out and the second does, the Flames win. And the Canucks don't have great success in dealing with problem child prospects (Hodgson, Kassian).
And this is a move by Treliving to bolster the long term goals without sacrificing anyone on the current roster. Moving Sven doesn't upset the room in Calgary. Heck, if Sven was mouthing off about not belonging in Addie, it doesn't upset that room either.
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