The Flames are not terrible. There are some very promising aspects that have been revealed during this season and it looks like the future might be very exciting.
The Flames might have goaltending figured out with Ramo showing signs that he could be a viable #1. Giordana, Cammalleri, Glencross and Hudler are proving to be solid foundation players. Smid was a valuable acquisition on defense and should help build the defensive core. Monahan looks like he is ready for a breakout year.
If I'm not mistaken the Flames have some serious salary cap space for next season even after potentially re-signing Cammalleri in the off-season. I really hope the Flames can make a big signing in the off-season for a player that will help carry the team next year and beyond. Maybe they can go after a guy like Stastny, Michalek, Samuelsson or Vrbata.
The one area I have concerns with in the organization is at the top. I just don't like Burke and I don't think it was a good move to bring him into the organization.
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