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Huntingwhale · 06-30-2021, 04:34 AM

I hope Brad Treliving goes to the scouting team and congratulates them on Fox's win. It really sucks Fox isn't a Flame, but it speaks volumes of our scouting staff to have selected him. Nobody could have predicted this would happen.

Clearly from Fox's and his agent's perspective, the gamble paid off and it was 100% the right move. They were able to utilize a loophole and force a trade from not just 1, but 2 franchises to effectively end up in the destination of his choosing. Then to not only be nominated for a Norris, but to win it as a sophomore. I believe he is eligible to sign a new contract this off-season to take effect next (correct me if I am wrong). Dude is going to get paaaaaiiiiiiiid by the NHL's #1 organization known to give our massive contracts like Halloween candy. From Fox's perspective, absolutely 100% the right move for his career.

I ain't even mad. It worked out for him.

Sure would be nice to have a Norris-calibre D on the backend right now to take over for Gio. As mentioned, as least the Flames got value back. Carolina gets hosed the most with nothing to show in the end.

06-30-2021, 04:34 AM	#95
Huntingwhale Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Exp:	I hope Brad Treliving goes to the scouting team and congratulates them on Fox's win. It really sucks Fox isn't a Flame, but it speaks volumes of our scouting staff to have selected him. Nobody could have predicted this would happen. Clearly from Fox's and his agent's perspective, the gamble paid off and it was 100% the right move. They were able to utilize a loophole and force a trade from not just 1, but 2 franchises to effectively end up in the destination of his choosing. Then to not only be nominated for a Norris, but to win it as a sophomore. I believe he is eligible to sign a new contract this off-season to take effect next (correct me if I am wrong). Dude is going to get paaaaaiiiiiiiid by the NHL's #1 organization known to give our massive contracts like Halloween candy. From Fox's perspective, absolutely 100% the right move for his career. I ain't even mad. It worked out for him. Sure would be nice to have a Norris-calibre D on the backend right now to take over for Gio. As mentioned, as least the Flames got value back. Carolina gets hosed the most with nothing to show in the end. Last edited by Huntingwhale; 06-30-2021 at 04:37 AM.