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calgarygeologist · 04-20-2019, 07:58 AM

I mentioned this last night but I think Brad Treliving needs to stop being so passive at the trade deadline and acquire some rental players to fill gaps and provide the neccesary support for a playoff run. If the Flames are in a playoff position next year the top guys need to evaluate the line up, identify the weakness and make some moves. I get the feeling that instead of making moves and helping the team he supports his existing pieces too much and believes that they can shift roles for a playoff run.

That strategy has not worked and will not work. I know that many folks here don't necessarily like the idea of rentals for the playoffs but it is an approach that has worked before elsewhere.

Look (https://www.nhl.com/news/2018-19-nhl-trades/c-289968698) at all the work that teams like Winnipeg, Columbus, Nashville and Dallas did going into the stretch and playoffs. Are they better because of it and are they seeing playoff success? In my opinion, yes.

04-20-2019, 07:58 AM	#188
calgarygeologist Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2013 Exp:	I mentioned this last night but I think Brad Treliving needs to stop being so passive at the trade deadline and acquire some rental players to fill gaps and provide the neccesary support for a playoff run. If the Flames are in a playoff position next year the top guys need to evaluate the line up, identify the weakness and make some moves. I get the feeling that instead of making moves and helping the team he supports his existing pieces too much and believes that they can shift roles for a playoff run. That strategy has not worked and will not work. I know that many folks here don't necessarily like the idea of rentals for the playoffs but it is an approach that has worked before elsewhere. Look (https://www.nhl.com/news/2018-19-nhl-trades/c-289968698) at all the work that teams like Winnipeg, Columbus, Nashville and Dallas did going into the stretch and playoffs. Are they better because of it and are they seeing playoff success? In my opinion, yes. Last edited by calgarygeologist; 04-20-2019 at 08:05 AM.