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Originally Posted by Bingo
I wouldn't be surprised if the Flames exposed someone like Frolik in this process. A free agent signing with 3/5 of his contract done is essentially at the crossroads in his contract (first 60% benefits the Flames more than the last 40%).
Is he washed up? Of course not, but he makes good coin and should do less in years 4 and 5 then he's done in years 1-3.
He likely wouldn't get taken anyway, and the Flames could add their biggest worry between Poirier and Shinkaruk to the list.
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I agree with Bingo. The cap savings alone would allow us to fill an actual hole on the roster and add a top six forward. Middle six guys - Frolik, and Brouwer, can be replaced from farm players like Klimchuk and Poirier or Marchessault type bargain bin signings. I firmly believe your cap needs to be concentrated on the top of your roster, where we are VERY thin and young.
I also am starting to think it would be a good smoke screen to allow Kulak to be firmly in our top four D next year.