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Originally Posted by sureLoss

Main points I got from it:

• acknowledged WHL heavy prospects again, but pointed out drafted from OHL, QMJHL, Russian junior, and college
• there were a lot of deals that could have been done... 1st round picks for players that are 1 or 2 years away from UFA... not the way to do a rebuild
• heard a lot of chatter about teams trying to jump in front of Flames or what players other teams were interested in... were pretty pleased they got Monohan at 6
• had a lot inqueries about 1st round picks... but are 1 or 2 years away from Free Agency, management group felt that was not the way to do a rebuild
• plans to sign Monahan right away and compete for a spot on the team
• will take a look at signing Poirier and Klimichuk ... rather sign them sooner than later
• thought the mini combine they held was helpful.. allowed Gelinas, Pringle, and Conroy to meet with prospects
• invited 4 players to the mini combine... drafted 3 of them (Petan is reportedly the 4th)
• still thinks there will be trade activity once some of the bought out players get signed
• already have drawn up a UFA list
• doesn't feel UFAs will fill all the holes on the team, but still need to be able to compete, maybe won't be active but will be strategic
• won't comment on Lecavalier
• started process to qualify RFA will finalize on July 2nd... some decisions on RFAs depeneded on what happened this weekend
• on Shinkaruk: doesn't matter that he was from Calgary they were going to stick to their list

That sticks out to me.
RFA: Backlund, Butler, Brodie, Cundari
Be interesting to see what offers will be given and if one or two of these guys are traded. Frankly the only one I'd wanna see go is Butler..