I am sure someone has mentioned this, but another gain from this trade is strengthening the Flames' own pick. This is a big leg that just got chopped off. Flames will falter in the standings as removing Tanev from on and off the ice is going to really stress this team. I would be surprised if they are 500 in the next 4 games up until the deadline. Maybe they win the game on Saturday running on the fumes of the ceremony, but but this trade is sure to start pushing the Flames over that cliff.
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