As much as I've liked Treliving during his time as GM, another first round exit could be the start of the end for him. He is ultimately responsible, this is his team.
This team should be better, but it isn't. Might be time to make those tough choices and move out some of the core. I've been saying trade Johnny for a season or two now. Feels like Iggy all over again. Wait too long and that franchise altering trade becomes a shadow of what it could have been.
With Gio nearing retirement our 'great D core' will need some significant improvement too.
In short, this team needs help at all positions. Ah well, at least as a lifelong Flames fan this isn't a new thing. Not really that disappointing nowadays, more like expected. I'm envious of my son being a Pens fan. He chose wisely.
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