I think Treliving was serious when he said changes had to be made. I also think other GMs aren't idiots and know the pros and cons of the Flames players. So if we don't liek the core, why should other GMs want them? I suspect the return for a bunch of these players would not have made posters very happy. I also think those calling for a big move would be pretty surprised at the actual market.
So no, Treliving didn't have a banner off season, though I think his moves were better than a whole lot of teams who made fewer improvements or even regressed.
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