This is why some of us think the best way to fix this team is some form of retool/rebuild. Treliving never touched on that option and he makes excuses of why he is unable to land a star player. Typically most top end draft picks do not hold out and refuse to report to the team that drafted them. The Oilers were mentioned as getting Hyman (not that he is a star and they paid him a ton) but if the Flames had McDavid I'm sure more players would be interested in coming here.
Winning also matters because Canadian markets are tough on players when the team is losing. If they are winning it's much easier to deal with the pressure.
Eichel still has not been traded so it's hard to say that Buffalo isn't being unreasonable but most of us were talking in July about Gaudreau resigning or being traded before his NTC kicked in. That was 2 months ago and nothing new to report. I can see Johnny not wanting to talk extension during the season. About a month left to sign it or we are going into a season with Johnny being a risk to hit UFA status. Not smart when you are an average team and can't just sign someone else to replace him
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