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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Here’s the list of top UFAs from last offseason (Gaudreau was #1 and Kadri #2):
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...-ufas-rumours/
So Copp? Palat?
Trying to replace players of the calibre of Gaudreau and Tkachuk is a massive challenge. Treliving got widespread praise around the league for making the trades and signings that he did. It certainly played a part in the most deep-pocketed and prestigious franchise in the league snatching him up as soon as he walked away from the Flames. |
That to me is the issue. There was no way he was going to replace Gaudreau and Tkachuk. 0% chance. The team was going to get weaker regardless and wasn't going to be able to compete. They had a lot of players with good trade value while there was only 1 star UFA. And there was an extremely strong draft class with likely a generational player at the top of the list.
A rebuild was staring them in the face at the perfect time and Treliving shoukd have convinced the owners to go that route. Instead, the team got older, less talented, and more expensive.