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Originally Posted by codynw
I think it’s fair to ask why it wasn’t a match. What happened that made the highest draft pick in franchise history look like a bust while he was here but immediately look like what we thought we were getting when he goes somewhere else? Something rotten in this organization and I’d like to know what it is.
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No. You’re making a connection that isn’t there. Maybe Sam didn’t adjust to the dry climate, maybe he is afraid of giant anthropomorphic dogs, maybe he was the problem and didn’t take his nhl career seriously until it almost ended.
This doesn’t have to be Calgary’s fault. There is zero evidence Calgary ruins prospects. They didn’t ruin Johnny or Mony or Chucky or Dube or Mangie etc.
As nice as it would be to have this version of Sam in Calgary, he wouldn’t be the difference that makes the flames a contender. He’s still not an elite talent, which is what we need.
I don’t see what’s to be bitter about. We lost a trade, boohoo. Get over it. Thankfully we got something in return. And good for Sam, always seemed like a stand up guy. Nice to see him doing well but I certainly am not cheering him on while simultaneously crying about and cursing Brad Treliving.