After all the comments from Treliving, it seems like the easiest way to dissect this trade is in regards to long-term asset controllability.
From Treliving, it sounds like Dougie didn't want to be here. So trying to re-sign him after the last 3 years of his contract might have been tough.
Likewise Treliving flat out said Adam Fox's representative made it clear he wanted to reach free agency.
Treliving legitimately seems sad to lose Ferland, but he's likely due for a big raise as a UFA and the Flames probably would be wise to let him leave (ala Colborne).
If we couldn't sign or re-sign those 3 players, they have 4 combined seasons left under contract. Whereas Lindholm and Hanifin are both RFAs and could be extended shortly for a combined 14 seasons, not counting the possibility of a bridge for Hanifin before a long-term deal.
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