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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Probably the same owner that was reported to have vetoed the Dubas extension at the beginning of the season. I wouldn't be shocked if they were talking to Treliving even before it was announced he wasn't returning to the Flames. It's just kind of funny that all season long, people in the media were pointing out that both Treliving and Dubas were on expiring contracts and that Treliving might be eyeing the Toronto job, and that is exactly what it appears will happen.
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I don't think so. FWIW, Tannenbaum is seen as a generally trustworthy owner. Bell and Rogers are the other owners. I think the rumor was one owner was for the extension and two weren't. Doubtful that it was a grand conspiracy. Dubas just didn't negotiate in an ethical way, perhaps getting wind of other potential offers for him, and Shanahan made the decision. The availability of Treliving probably made it easier to make that decision but from there the chips fell where they did. If Shanahan signed Treliving right away I'd guess something was up but I'm sure Tannenbaum's relationship with Treliving Sr. made the ownership comfortable heading down this route.