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Originally Posted by JayP
I would strongly disagree that the Flames aren't signing free agents and making trades to try and make the playoffs every year. We did sign 2 free agents to long-term, $4m+ dollar deals this summer. We did trade away a 2nd rounder and a prospect to acquire Cammalleri last year. We signed a 32-year old Tanguay to a 5 year deal two summers ago. Those are all clear moves towards aging veterans with a focus on winning now.
Either way, this idea of "gradually" improving the roster is the same strategy that 75% of the league employs. Except we're starting from behind everyone else given our lack of prospect depth and the fact that our main roster doesn't have a single impact player between the ages of 23-27 (almost all other teams have one or the other). So not only do we have to beat everyone at their own game - we have to do so starting at a disadvantage. Sounds like a prudent strategy to me.
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In all fairness we didn't trade a pick for Cammy. We traded Bourque straight up for him which is a steal. The 2nd round pick was given for Ramo.
You pointed out our problem fairly well. We are an aging team and it's hard to expect us to compete well against teams that are significantly younger.
It's fair to say for guys like Iginly, Tanguay, Kipper, etc that their best years are behind them.