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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Yeah, because, when you've got a bunch of young, talented highly-touted highly selected but underperforming players with rumours that they have character issues and aren't adjusting well to pro hockey life...
YOU WANT THE GUY WHO DID THE SEGUIN TRADE.
How is this not a win for Calgary Flames fans?
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At the very least, it helps with optics. Chiarelli is a pretty big name, probably has a decent network already, and has recent success. Not every trade that a GM makes is going to be a win, but if you at least have built decent relationships around the league, you stand a better chance of not getting taken advantage of. Chiarelli likely has Lowe beat there.
I don't think it fixes everything quickly, but it's a start. Something they haven't had in years. I am actually really interested to see what he does. I expect some sort of rebuild right away and given that he has no attachment to any of the players, I think anyone is fair game.
I can't help but think McDavid's people had something to do with this.
"Hey look, you better show us that you are serious about turning that club around, or Connor isn't putting on that jersey on draft day...".
I also wonder still why Boston got rid of him so easily. I know Boston barely missed the playoffs, but I think with most GMs, the overall body of work would have bought him some goodwill.