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Originally Posted by Galakanokis
Don't see how signing Richards helps the Flames obtain another high draft pick or two. What would be the point? One draft won't turn this team around so we might as well see what we have on the team rather than bring in aging veterans.
One year deal maybe, only to flip him at the deadline. Perhaps him and Cammalleri have some chemistry and both can be flipped for high draft picks.
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It would help the Flames cause we suck at center and lack depth. Richards also has won a cup and won MVP during the playoffs that year. He brings experience, a winning background, and who knows- some leadership ? You can't just have a bunch of kids running around out there ala the Oilers. Bringing in a high profile centerman who has won a cup and has tasted success is not a bad thing and is a great thing to have rub off on your younger players coming up. Also, he would of led our team in scoring.
This isn't about needing to tank for better draft picks who may or may not work out. I like to see my team win and slowly build the smart way while still competing.