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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
At very least this thread is good for the entertainment of watching the complete duality of a typical Flames’ fan in action.
- Flames trade multiple UFAs for prospects/picks, dispelling the “no rebuild” narrative
- Flames retain salary, dispelling the “Murray won’t allow retention!” narrative
But then:
- A report comes out saying the Flames won’t trade Markstrom, and suddenly it’s “typical Flames! they should take what they can get! Iginla all over again! Why didn’t they take this rumoured deal that nobody can confirm existed???? This team won’t rebuild! Mushy middle!”
A classic.
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If the return was indeed 2 1st round picks or a 1st and Holtz that helps us much more than keeping Makrstrom.
I wouldn't give him away, but that package is an overpay for a non elite goalie.