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Originally Posted by ComixZone
What they said was a bit all over the place.
Steinberg cited contract details (Noting term), and relationship with head coach as being strained.
Friedman discussed that if things were going to be status quo, it wasn't going to see Treliving return, also noted how long some of the player exit interviews were.
So while they said it wasn't a "Choose Sutter or Choose Tree" decision, it was very much if Treliving returns he wants full control and doesn't want to just continue marching forward with his head in the sand.
From Friedman:
I also find this funny that the Flames and Treliving "mutually parted ways" as if it wasn't Treliving walking away from multiple contract offers. Flames trying to spin this into something it wasn't is just sad. Good on Maloney for speaking bluntly in that presser.
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I don't really buy what Friedman is saying at all. Treliving turned down contract extensions last off season, that's after a great year and recovery from losing two top players. Don't buy it. The simple answer Maloney gave is probably the truth. Treliving is just burnt out and needs a break.