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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
He was able to trade Glencross, Hudler and Russell for picks. Plus the extra second that Burke got him. As well as deal a guy like Sven.
That's not starting from a deficit. That's a clean slate with a few extras. With Monahan, Gaudreau, Backlund, Giordano, Brodie to build out from along with a few high draft picks and cap space to burn.
Looking forward from six years ago, I'd have been disappointed with a playoff bubble team, capped out, burdened with buyouts.
I'm not saying Tre is all bad, because he isn't. And I don't have nearly enough info to suggest canning the guy. But I just can't get on board with the idea he had a big hole to dig out of and we should be satisfied where we are.
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Burke wasted the second on Hunter Smith
The other guys were traded for seconds and thirds which are helpful but ultimately you need quality players and prospects. The Flames had very few of both as my summary illustrated quite clearly