Last offseason I said multiple times I'm happy the Flames did not sign any UFAs... looking at next years UFA list only re-enforces that belief. I expect many will be extended by their current teams, but several should still be available.
Because of that, I'd be fine with clearing house on our current UFAs at the deadline if the Flames are well out of the playoff picture. I'd try to resign Stempniak. Guys like Cammalleri, and Stajan should be good for at least 2nd round picks, while Butler/Jackman may be able to land lower picks. Russell may be worth resigning as next years UFA defensemen are not as good as the forwards available.
Then in the off season, go after a C (Stastny) and couple of wingers (Downie, Kulemin) and I think the Flames will have a great new look.
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