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Originally Posted by Vinny01
It really feels like the Flames have been in a tough spot since the spending spree that was the summer of 2018. Treliving spent large on Lindholm, Hanifin, Ryan and Neal. 3 of those players have been key additions and the other was a toxic contract that was moved for an even more toxic co tract but a player that fits better (still grossly overpaid for what he brings).
Thanks to the Lazar, Smith, Hamonic trades that cost the team a total of 5 picks they have a weakened prospect pool which makes it harder to trade picks and prospects.
It sounds like they were runners up on Stone last year and Hall this year. They had completed trades for Kadri and Zucker that were either blocked or fell through. Treliving has had a very hard time making moves and based on the current prices it doesn’t seem like the Flames are destined to make any changes before Monday.
I predict this team is largely the same when the deadline passes and huge changes occur this summer with a massive shakeup
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It can't be stated enough. How much different with the Flames prospec base look today with the addition of a 1st round talent and four 2nd round talents? Treliving got greedy and now he's paying the price. I will say at least this restraint is showing that he realizes his past mistakes.