Pokecheque wrote:
I get that Ferland was/is a bottom-six player who was more or less a passenger on that top line, but putting up 21 goals on a team that had notable scoring issues is still something IMO. I think he's more than a throw-in.
I just don't like this deal from CGY's perspective. Yes they got two good players but they also got two RFAs whereas Dougie is still signed to a good deal. They also lose some offensive punch from the back end, though they'll get some additional scoring from Lindholm up front.
I like Hanafin, but not a big fan of Lindholm. As for Fox, time will tell.
Couple this with the fact that the Flames had to sit and watch as the Isles took Noah Dobson with their pick, and I think Treliving is in serious trouble. He's my pick for first GM fired in next year's Coaching Watch.
I would feel the same way If I hadn't watched the team check out down the stretch last year. That was a complete lack of heart and after that display they had to do something big.... I've expressed my own personal opinions on Dougie's play at times. In that aspect I think this move is decent. As you mentioned in the trade thread I think it balances the team out. That's just a feeling for now it seems.
3living has his balls on the line even more so now. I guess Tckachukkdkkdk would be a solid move on the top line. Not sure where that puts Lindholm.....I certainly don't want him with Backlund but that's Peter's problem! If that backfires at all or if this team still fades/fails.....he's gone.