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djsFlames · 02-13-2013, 02:16 AM

Here's my problem with this..

While I like Arnott and in fact have wanted the Flames to go after him before

My issue with acquiring Arnott is that being a pretty decent band-aid option to fill in down the middle until we regain full strength with Backs' return, it might be just the right ingredient for another typical 9th place finish. That's what I see here, an option that keeps us up to par (meaning bubble team level of play through our injuries), but doesn't push us past that. Now, offering a trade for, or a signing sheet to a Ryan O'Reilly, is where the team starts looking to have a chance to push into the top 8. Arnott potentially just keeps the team strong enough at center to land around 9th-10th again if they make their usual late push.

Don't get me wrong, I want to see the team turn it around this season. But I want to see them make a move that is more than a band aid signing, or nothing at all. Either you aim for a legitimate chance at playoffs, or you ride it out with what you have and if the team doesn't gain ground, they win BIG in the draft. There are franchise type players in the top 5. It would be a crying shame to see them fill the hole down center with a 1 year contract for a 38-year old, only to finish in the middle of the pack and lose out on all that they could have had.

I'd be so mad.

02-13-2013, 02:16 AM	#111
djsFlames Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Jun 2012 Exp:	Here's my problem with this.. While I like Arnott and in fact have wanted the Flames to go after him before My issue with acquiring Arnott is that being a pretty decent band-aid option to fill in down the middle until we regain full strength with Backs' return, it might be just the right ingredient for another typical 9th place finish. That's what I see here, an option that keeps us up to par (meaning bubble team level of play through our injuries), but doesn't push us past that. Now, offering a trade for, or a signing sheet to a Ryan O'Reilly, is where the team starts looking to have a chance to push into the top 8. Arnott potentially just keeps the team strong enough at center to land around 9th-10th again if they make their usual late push. Don't get me wrong, I want to see the team turn it around this season. But I want to see them make a move that is more than a band aid signing, or nothing at all. Either you aim for a legitimate chance at playoffs, or you ride it out with what you have and if the team doesn't gain ground, they win BIG in the draft. There are franchise type players in the top 5. It would be a crying shame to see them fill the hole down center with a 1 year contract for a 38-year old, only to finish in the middle of the pack and lose out on all that they could have had. I'd be so mad.