When I first saw this, my initial thought was I'd rather have risked losing him on waivers next year for the chance to see if he could be a regular versus getting the second round pick. Firgured that would be the better bet, and I still do think that.
However, given the news he'd requested a trade, needed to make the move. This info further solidifies that Sven's attitude has been the issue all along. I have no issues with how he's been handled (at least publicly) by our organization. And with the all the little comment over the past couple of years and this trade request, clearly Sven isn't yet mentally ready for the NHL challenge nor is he a cultural fit with this group. That's not to say he can't turn it around and change is outlook, and clearly the Flames were willing to work with him and see if he could, but his lack of maturity forced their hand. Seems like Sven's got a victim mentality that he'll have to get over if he wants to make it. Only problem is, now that he's in Vancouver, I won't be cheering for him to do so.
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