I see a path where Monahan returns to the Flames. If they are listening to the players they want to compete next year. They would need a center, winger, and top 4 Dman. Markstrom is a trade chip they would use to acquire one of those pieces and they could make other moves and look to free agency to fill other holes. I could see them selling Monahan that he would be the trigger man for Huberdeau.
I believe the Flames are okay with being bad until the new building opens but we all know the mandate typically is always go for the playoffs.
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