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jayswin · 08-06-2022, 10:43 PM

You don't have to be 100% on the overrated or underrated train.

Love the player, think he got slightly overrated when it was clear he may be available, and love the return, but will cheer for him going forward.

I understand and appreciate that he both a) was working towards leaving Calgary ever since that 4 year deal he signed and b) decided to make a clear decision and announce it to the Flames when they could make a major trade with him, when he could have just waited until next season for a bidding war across the league.

He's an incredible talent that would have been a huge blow to the organization without a crazy trade like this. He also isn't a 100+ point, generational talent going forward either, imo.

08-06-2022, 10:43 PM	#3182
jayswin Celebrated Square Root Day Join Date: Mar 2006 Exp:	You don't have to be 100% on the overrated or underrated train. Love the player, think he got slightly overrated when it was clear he may be available, and love the return, but will cheer for him going forward. I understand and appreciate that he both a) was working towards leaving Calgary ever since that 4 year deal he signed and b) decided to make a clear decision and announce it to the Flames when they could make a major trade with him, when he could have just waited until next season for a bidding war across the league. He's an incredible talent that would have been a huge blow to the organization without a crazy trade like this. He also isn't a 100+ point, generational talent going forward either, imo. Last edited by jayswin; 08-06-2022 at 10:46 PM.