Not surprised to read this information. Kind of felt like this has been on the docket since the deadline.
I don't think this is a rush job to short track the retool but a natural reaction to the teams overall performance this season.
I don't even know if the Flames will make both picks in the 1st round this year either. I suspect they'll go out and try to acquire another top 6 skilled FW with one of them. Hopefully Florida's, but I guess that depnds on where that FLA pick lands. If FLA beat the Leafs then I'll assume they'll move 18th. If the Leafs win the 22 is in the same hemisphere as 18 and it won't make much of a difference.
Either way, it's fun to hear things like this. The idea of Marner on the Flames is a cool one. Also means there's likely more moves to offload some players as well.
Going to be a fascinating offseason to see where Conny is steering this rig.
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