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Originally Posted by midniteowl
Honest question, did he requested a trade because of Tkachuk then?
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Johnny walked. Within a couple of days Tkachuk told them he'll test free agency next year so it was best to trade him for something. Immediately after Tkachuk announced he wouldn't come back after the next season Backlund decided that Calgary wasn't the best situation for him anymore and asked for a trade.
Treliving got a significant return on the Tkachuk trade so Backlund reconsidered when it looked like the Flames could be competitive again.... well, this dark cloud covered the franchise and ruined all that and here we are.