You know Whip, I agree, it didn't happen why get worked up about it, kind of no different than, Brad Richards signed with the Rangers not us, so don't worry about that mega contract he put out there for him. Yeah, Avs were retarded too, if they knew they would have put the word out in the MSM that they weren't worried about anyone being stupid about offer sheeting him because of the waiver rule. They didn't, & they probably could have signed him for much less. Thing is, the Avs GM last year is no longer employed. I don't think Edwards totally trust Feaster & that's why Burke was brought in. Just saying. There is definitely going to be an interesting dynamic when there is expectations for the Flames again that's for sure.
You think Burke is not a fan of Backlund as well? Maybe Backlund to Toronto for Gardiner & a 1st? Sure would solve Toronto's problems, because we are sure wasting Backlunds excellent Corsi numbers on that 4th (frank)ing line! 
- Kevin R
I don't think they planned on Monahan being this good when they traded for Colborne and now they don't know what to do with backs. Im sure next yr they expected Stajan to be gone and the top 3 lines set....but for now he is being a good foot soldier until someone gets injured and offers amazing depth. I hate to think they are wasting him and sure hope they dont trade him. Maybe move him up on wing and make Galiardi a 4c.
