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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
...why not?
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I think the lineup you posted is a weaker team than last year. The blueline is not improved at all in fact there is a good chance that 3rd pair is even worst than Bart-Engellend was this past year.
Your goaltending is a much bigger question mark than last season with 2 backups getting the ball. Elliott was at least a 1b goalie where Rannta and Nilsson are both clear number 2's
Swapping Brouwer for Vrbata likely does nothing to move the forward group in the right direction. Likely the team improved up front by our players maturing but I think there is a great chance Brbata is a complete bum next year and has an even worse season than Brouwer just had.
The lineup you posted could be realistic. If that is the direction the Flames Go thisnsummer it would be a huge risk. 2 backups, a 37 year old winger, and a career 6/7 Dman are the only offseason adds? I would think that team is on the bubble next year