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Originally Posted by icarus
Calgary and Edmonton offer two different interpretations of scorched earth in the hockey asset sense over several years. We're witnessing such a contrasting case study, in the same province at the same time.
Flames burning their veteran roster players to the ground for picks and prospects, essentially starting from the moment it was apparent Huberdeau was not going to maintain his Florida form in Calgary.
Edmonton burning their picks and prospects to the ground for veteran roster players to bolster the McDavid-Draisaitl window before it inevitably slams shut. Has any team in NHL history gone more all-in with such reckless disregard for the future of the franchise?
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It's ok to go all in when you have a McDavid/drasaital pairing. The players they have acquired are absolute garbage over the last 5 years. Whether signed or traded for.