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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
This is true, ClassicSniper. Bennett’s value at the trade deadline was what it was. It was a result of years of bungling, but that was the value. Not a bad trade given the valuation
The failure to get value from the player, develop him, leverage him, etc. is the greater disappointment
Building a roster with 6 middle 6 centres and one RW wasn’t optimal it seems. How about that
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I suspect when Brad Treliving looks over his time with Calgary Flames from 2014-2021, he will not look too fondly at his attempt to fill the RW position. It is by far the biggest failure throughout his time here. At least in regards to the center position, he's found Elias Lindholm and has managed to create some depth up the middle even if it is still a weakness.
But his history with the RW position looks UGLY. He's tried to patch it up with expensive UFAs that blew up in his face, middling guys and replacement parts and it all turned into dung. Conversely, in goal and on defense, he has spared no expense. We've had a "top 5 defense" how many times under Treliving and it's helped the Flames win what? 3 first round games. Game plan right from the get go was no good.