Treliving doesn’t need to be and won’t be fired anytime soon. 2022-23 is the last year of his contract. This year he’ll spend to the cap, taking the 10’ish mil earmarked for “John” and add two to three players. He’ll try to create three balanced lines that can score a little and can defend their own zone, plus a heavy forth line to grind teams when needed. He’ll probably trade a 2nd and/or a 3rd if the Flames are within striking distance of making noise in the playoffs (top 3 in the Pacific), and of course they’ll have to make the playoffs. If he’s able to do this he’ll be GM beyond 2023.
If the team is below .500 in December/January I can see ownership making a change. A new GM with no existing relationships with the players will come in and sell off pieces, and the Flames will be heavy players at the draft.
Hope everyone is ready for some 2-1 games, Sutter is going to full Sutter this year.
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