It helps me to keep thinking of what Flames ownership/management have said and hinted at over the years with respect to their overall philosophy in building the team. You may disagree with it, but it is what it is.
#1 is being in contention every year. They will never ever gut the team or willingly tank a season - being in contention to them means butts in seats.
#2 is having players people know and cheer for. Iggy is untouchable. He'd have to demand a trade in order for it to happen.
They are going for the Red Wings model. Good scouting, and fill in the blanks trades when required. Problem is, both scouting and trading have been suspect for 10+ years (with a few exceptions sure). But that's what they are going for.
If anyone here is expecting things to happen outside of that philosophy, they'll be waiting a long time. Rant if you want, but it's the truth. Or at least the truth as far as I can tell.
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