[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Huntingwhale

I am fine with the return. Very whelmed. It was wishful thinking to expect a 1st rounder and/or a top prospect (LOL) coming back. If you are disappointed in not getting that, then that's on you for your expectations being so out of line for a 34 year old defensive D-man who is injury prone. GMs, scouts, other fans, other players, they all see the same things we do when it comes to Tanev. They all see him as a high risk for injury, but a solid defender when healthy. Scouts see him slouched on the bench after blocking a shot, or him hobbling to the locker room after a hit. Flames were playing with fire by holding onto Tanev as long as they did, and if he would have gotten injured on some stupid play, then we would get nothing in return. So let's not pretend the Flames got hosed.

I will forever remember Burke's stupid stance on not trading away Cammalleri for a low draft pick because he thought the Flames would get lowballed and laughed at. Conroy got something, and that's what matters. Never heard of the prospect coming our way, but willing to give him a chance.

Also, I don't think Tanev is signing against next summer. At his age he deserves to play on good teams and go on cup runs. He's not getting that here. For his own sake, I hope he stays away.

Onto the next UFA.

The only thing that not dealing Cammalleri preserved was Burke's fragile ego.