Quoting: Alfie11
doesn’t sniff tkachuk
Maybe, maybe not. Is Brad Treliving immune to Jedi mind tricks? Because Doug Armstrong is a Jedi master. Just ask Jason Botteril. Calgary wants a drastic kick in the pants, and coaching changes aren't enough.
To be fair, I wasn't expecting that proposed deal would be popular with Flames fans, or any fans who aren't Blues fans. I am, however, expecting Army to pull off another amazing feat of general management.
Obviously Tkachuk is the best player in the deal. But Kyrou is highly valued by the Blues--his speed and vision make him a special player. Sanford is a budding power forward--soft hands but gritty and versatile, if a bit streaky. Walman has become a solid defender with a great shot, but he is a victim of the Blues' depth on LD. Given the chance, he has the skill and the smarts to be a decent second pairing defenseman.
None of these are big-name players, but they're hardly scrubs. Add in the picks, and it's not bad value--especially considering the return other teams are getting for top-end high-salary talent. It's simply a buyers market right now.
I would hope for more, too, as a Flames fan. But your GM is eager to shake things up, the team would benefit from the salary cap space and quality depth, and--face it--Tkachuk will be coming to St. Louis sooner than later anyway. Might as well get something for him.