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Originally Posted by ricardodw
That narrative is totally false as the Flames had to have a good idea that they would be able to sign Stone.
If Stone wasn't/ isn't a good top-4 RH D-man then Trevling should be fired for paying him as such.
Engelland was the Flames other RH who turns out to be a top-4 calibre d-man. Was he so fed up in Calgary that he would not have stayed for 2 M / year rather than the deal he got in Vegas?
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I assume that he didn’t think Stone should be in the Top-4 when he went out and got another top-4 guy without moving anybody else. Of course, those players are fluid and he has played in the top-4 in the past, but BT clearly wanted an upgrade.
I’m not sure Engelland was fed up, as much he just wanted to play for his home town. Understandable, common, and something he’s said himself. If you have any quotes or other insider info, let us know. But who here truly thought that he earned full time in the top-4 during his time here, apart from that run into the playoffs with Gio down. He’s playing well for Vegas no doubt, but playing in the top-4 and having a bonafide top-4 D skill set are two separate issues