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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
I agree his evaluation will be more nuanced than that.
It’s tough though. On the one hand I love that Treliving “went for it”, who knows, maybe it might’ve worked and we coulda been in the Final or with a Cup.
On the other hand, it’s easy to see why so many, including ownership, will view this as a gigantic cluster####. The Flames are in a very tough spot. Maybe the toughest I can recall actually as a fan. Can’t imagine the owners like it.
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It’s not like the owners were not aware of the situation, for years, no less. No one should be surprised here, least of all the owners. I also would imagine the things Gaudreau had to say publicly about wanting to stay, his family and wife love it in Calgary were things he was saying to Treliving and ownership. So, why would Treliving be the one to wear this, solely? If the organization decides to scapegoat someone, then you would be right; this is a gigantic cluster ***.
The Blue Jackets only three years ago was worse. Same could be said for the Islanders and Tavares. Pietroangelo left St. Louis. Klingberg could leave Dallas, Forsberg could leave Nashville. It’s rare that a teams best player (or close to it) walks, but it’s not like it doesn’t happen.