I’m kinda turning around to the deal but honestly it’s an internal justification as a fan that’s starting to do that.
I’m not thrilled with the return. He will definitely put up more points than last year given more ice time, but it’s not a deadline rental situation. They got Toffoli for a full season at his career high. I think most fans thought that would garner a bit more. I guess it didn’t and the flames pivoted to wanting someone to play to fill out the roster while also providing more youth until the inevitable Lindholm deal which will bring in more picks who will show up in a few years.
Anyway, I think a lot of fans are now self justifying but I don’t think it was a great return given he was at his career high and you get a full year of service at a cheap price. Not to mention a terrible free agent year. Thought things would’ve lined up well. Equivalent of a 2nd and a 3rd rounder. They do have to hit Lindholm out of the park.
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