I won't pass my own judgment until the season plays out, but I will say that I am glad Treliving has shown restraint this off-season. The short-term thinking that has been so evident in places like Edmonton, Vancouver, Minnesota and the ridiculous contracts for Jones, Werenski and others, and the rumored ask for Eichel have shown that the pressure out there is real, and despite his faults, Treliving has held a pretty good line.
There is work to do, but at least he hasn't bought into the madness.
Even if this season doesn't work out, at least the Flames aren't in terrible shape cap and contract-wise.
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