Yeah Steinberg made some good points yesterday. Saying they kind of have to go all out now from a business perspective. They pushed their chips in during the offseason and things havent exactly panned out the way they had hoped. They were really banking on the extra revenue from a playoffs.
He kind of half expects the Flames to table the 2019 1st along with some prospects to go out and get something.
I am inclined to agree somewhat with Steinbergs slant from yesterday as I dont think the pressure may be coming from hockey ops management but from ownership to get into the playoffs at all costs. even if it means mortgaging some of their future to do so.
I dont think its the best idea to sell more 1st round picks but then again what can you do when you kind of hung your hat on this season.
In the end, the Flames won't make a rental move of that I am confident, but I am anticipating a move that brings in yet another young core piece under cost control.
just don't know how.
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