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ComixZone · 10-19-2020, 07:15 AM

I’d say successful. I’d give them an “A”, and I’m not even that big of a fan of the Tanev signing - but bringing in Markstrom is a huge win, and one of the most significant moves Tree has made as Flames GM.

I’d say this off-season so far has been nothing but solid work.

Draft: A
Free Agency: A
Trading: Undetermined

Tree played the draft about as well as he could have given the draft position and lack of picks going into it. He then hits a home run with Markstrom in free agency and also brings in a RHD that the roster needed. All that is left is for him is to use the trading avenue to improve this team beyond what he has already done, while also adding some high value depth signings via free agency.

Also, not trading Valimaki will likely be one of the biggest decisions to pay dividends this coming season. When they talk about internal growth, I think the trades that Tree hasn’t made will end up being some of the most significant parts of why we’re better in 2020/2021 than we were in 2019/2020 (keeping Valimaki, being patient with Bennett).

10-19-2020, 07:15 AM	#56
ComixZone Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Exp:	I’d say successful. I’d give them an “A”, and I’m not even that big of a fan of the Tanev signing - but bringing in Markstrom is a huge win, and one of the most significant moves Tree has made as Flames GM. I’d say this off-season so far has been nothing but solid work. Draft: A Free Agency: A Trading: Undetermined Tree played the draft about as well as he could have given the draft position and lack of picks going into it. He then hits a home run with Markstrom in free agency and also brings in a RHD that the roster needed. All that is left is for him is to use the trading avenue to improve this team beyond what he has already done, while also adding some high value depth signings via free agency. Also, not trading Valimaki will likely be one of the biggest decisions to pay dividends this coming season. When they talk about internal growth, I think the trades that Tree hasn’t made will end up being some of the most significant parts of why we’re better in 2020/2021 than we were in 2019/2020 (keeping Valimaki, being patient with Bennett). Last edited by ComixZone; 10-19-2020 at 07:17 AM.