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Originally Posted by transplant99
Then quit discussing it and let others who have differing view of yours, do so. That arrogance is astounding.
And yes, I believe that regardless of positioning, the Flames can ill afford to allow Backlund to walk with zero return for him (depending on offers). I think most GM's would think the same way unless they are convinced their club can go on a deep run. Treliving is a smart guy and if he believes his club is lacking the necessary pieces to go deep into the playoffs, he will have a contingency plan in place with a few different guys around the league on what they would be willing to give up, and should one of those packages satisfy BT, he pulls the trigger.
Again though, what the hell difference does it make to Treliving on making a deal because the Islanders have the Flames 1st rounder? That pick is gone...doesnt matter what the Flames do from here on out.
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This isn't the sunk cost effect. GMs have shelf lives. You ideally make the best moves for the long term health of this organization.
But the Flames have already gone all in on this season. We have no draft picks in the first 3 rounds. We aren't pulling out a month before the deadline. It just doesn't happen. Treliving's job is likely on the line right now.
If you don't think trading our 1st round pick doesn't matter, then I don't know what else to say.