I think the most glaring issue with the Flames is centre depth. Backlund is a decent enough second line centre, Stajan is a decent third line centre, but if one of them goes down, we're toast (as can be seen now). I would like to see the Flames add more young centres that can legitimately play in the NHL.
Also, I don't think Giordano is a top 2 defenceman. Part of why he has looked poor this season is the increased ice-time against top opponents. Maybe Wideman can play that role? I don't know.
So I would say we're 2-3 players away.
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