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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
Flames just need to avoid terrible contracts. Way too many buyouts over the years, and high-priced under-performing contracts. This takes away time from development for guys like Bennett, Kylington, etc., so it becomes a double-edged sword. They also spent way too many assets on the wrong players - goalies, Hamonic, etc. That hurts in the long-run. Flames were not ready to be contenders, but they spent like a contender.
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In the cap era, this is absolutely vital. Nothing limits a team's options like anchor contracts.
That is why a trade for OEL would be a massive mistake.
Build your team through the draft. Acquire picks when you can. And move out expensive players, don't bring in more of them.