I still believe that Treliving has done more good than harm.
His two worst moves were the hiring of Gulutzan, and the signing of Brouwer.
I felt that every off-season, the Flames improved while Treliving was here. Doesn't always work out that way, and thus why you have to play the games. However, I always thought that the Flames were a better club every off-season.
Some of his other notable misses was losing Byron, signing Raymond, trading for Bollig... held onto Ortio, Ramo and Hiller too long that season, and didn't manage to find an upgrade in net, especially after Ramo went down after his resurgence (and the team's resurgence). It felt like he hung that team out to dry in my opinion, but it isn't very easy to make an in-season trade, especially when it is for a goalie.
I don't think Hamonic was a miss. I think Hamonic is an important piece for the Flames, and they do not have a defencemen like him in their org. I think a piece like him becomes even more valuable come the playoffs.
I would have liked a bit more value in the recent trade personally, but by no means was it a poor trade. Flames received 2 very promising players who are already established. Either team can come out as winners - I don't think you have to 'win' every trade - sometimes it is about just improving your team, and this season will show whether he has done so or not.
He is not infallible by any means, but one question has to be asked:
Are the Flames worse now since Treliving took over, or are they better? I think they are better. When they become worse - especially from an asset standpoint - then I will join the 'Fire Treliving' chants. I just don't see a reason to start them as of now. I see a lot more good than bad.
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