Seems like a lot of expectation pumping going on on the site these days. Not by everyone of course, but certainly by those disappointed in this deal.
I never saw it likely that they were getting someone greater in value than a 1st round pick (Stankoven / Bourque).
The Flames have waited 6 weeks since Tanev was almost traded to Vancouver in the Lindholm deal holding out for a first round pick.
That is a #### load of patience.
So finally they said enough is enough and took the 2nd plus and maybe plus. The fact that the prospect is a recent 2nd says that's a pretty good adder.
At some point you have to say ok lets do something.
I'm sure internally they set a date when they would move on each player or at very least move of of the two defensemen.
Have to play out the battle plan.
Once again all bonus that Calgary is acting out the retool and ignoring recent success.
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