The stupidest thing that the Flames could do is to rush things. Signing marginal guys like Bozak or Filppula will do nothing. We need roster spots for our players to be given an opportunity to develop for a change (something that we haven't done in 15 years).
Our top 9 already will consist of Tanguay, Cammalleri, Stempniak, Glencross, Hudler, Backlund, Baertschi, and Stajan. 8 of the 9 spots already taken. Our pick at 6, whether it's Barkov, Lindholm, Nichushkin, Drouin or McKinnon, they will likely get a spot as well at least to start the season. So that's a full top 9. If Reinhart Horak Bouma and McGrattan fill out the 4th line and extra forward, we have a full compliment.
The problem is where would these possible additions go? Robbing roster spots from young players. That's one way to make sure it takes 15 years to return to relevance. The only way I'd add a new player(s) through UFA is if other veteran forwards find their way out the door before the new players are added.
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