[djsFlames]

First, yeah the whole standoff with him in Russia and the Avs is a little concerning. His demands are pretty high, and it appears he won't settle for less, showing perhaps he doesn't much put the needs of the team ahead of his own

Secondly though, the Flames have played less games than every other team in the league, I seriously do not expect this team to end up where it is now. At the very worst, they're a 12th place team, I would say.

Landing one of the top prospects of this year's draft would be an absolute treat though. To have one of Drouin or Mackinnon suiting up on a line with Baertschi would simply amazing, or a Jones on a line with Brodie.

However, I much prefer to watch a winning Flames team that doesn't follow in the footsteps of the losers north of us.