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Originally Posted by GullFoss
The only way I can reasonably read this is that Treliving is trying to maximize Johnny's trade value.
Not just because I watched Johnny's Hot Mess Performance, Part II. But also because Tre said the same things about Dougie Hamilton before giving him the boot.
Calgary is building a team of hard working, two-way players. Johnny is neither of those things.
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I beg to differ on the two way player aspect. Johnny was probably the best version of back check Johnny I've seen since he started. He alone prevent a handful of opportunities on his hustle back alone.
Sure, the production isn't there, but at least you could rely on him to hustle his tail off out there. He's not going to wow you with blowing some guy up center ice or rub a guy out along the boards, but the hustle and awareness were good enough in my books.
I do think that Tre is trying to keep his asset in a positive light, but I think that comes two fold. He is first and foremost, trying to protect Johnny and go to bat for him. As anybody who works for somebody, when your boss goes to bat for you, then you are happy. Secondly, should things turn, he has done what he can to keep Johnny's value up regardless.
I think attempting to read the tealeaves on this comment is fruitless. Of course Tre will listen if the phones ring. But if it's not in the best interests of the Flames, then it's a moot point.