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Originally Posted by dino7c
If the Flames lose their own pick to Montreal they keep the Florida pick. They are not going 3 years without a first like the Panthers.
The coach is irrelevant and a pretty poor excuse, they aren't gonna fire him anyway
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How is the coach a poor excuse? Maurice has lost more than any coach in the league history. Look at the team he just left and how they are 1st in the west with minimal roster turnover.
You are the one that said they should go for it yet co tinie to being up the lack of future 1sts they dealt when they went for it last year.
Tkachuk is the best player in the deal now and moving forward. He was the best player last year as well as he finished 7pts back of Huberdeau but with a much stronger second half and defensive metrics. Florida made the deal now and for the future to get a franchise winger to pair with their franchise center. Neither team that made the deal is having the same luck they did last year but from the trade perspective Florida has a bargain co tract where the Flames appear to have at least 1 albatross.
They call Tkachuk a unicorn for a reason. He is truly a rare breed when it comes to his ability to get under opponents skin and his ability to produce offense. This situation came up where a player like that was available and Florida was on the short list of destinations. They had 2 players several years older who they would struggle to re-sign both in a years time. Due to their age and contract situations they added an average prospect and protected 1st to secure a franchise player.
I have called this trade a win-win since it was made. Looks to be a clear win for Florida and hopefully the Flames will see improvements from the pieces they acquired. When you look at Florida’s struggles it has nothing to do with Tkachuk. When you look at Calgary’s struggles you can conclude they are not getting near enough from Huberdeau.
Look at the trade in isolation Florida got the best and youngest player who is on by far the best contract of the 3 key players dealt.