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Originally Posted by Table 5
I really hope that's not the attitude the Flames have, because that's what leads to panic trades and mortgaging the future. There will be ups and downs for a couple of seasons yet...and I think that's ok.
This summer, If I'm Burke (or the new GM):
DOs:
• Listen to the scouts at the Draft and realize they seem to have some positive moment.
• Look to trade for young defensemen. Ideally someone in their early 20s who has some development time behind him, but is stuck in the AHL or behind a depth on another team. Try to do so by leveraging vets or B-level prospects, not guys like Sven.
• Bring in a veteran to replace Cammy's leadership and skill. Someone will need to be the go-to guy next year, and I don't see Glencross being that guy.
• Hoard draft picks as much as possible. Be extremely protective of the ones we already have in the 1-3rd round range.
• Sign character UFAs who can offer a teaching opportunity to kids, and who ideally might be Trade-deadline bait.
• See if there is a way to acquire a big, but talented, young (under 23) forward who can fit in on the top 2 lines. This (or a relatively proven great dman) is the only guy I would consider trading a Sven-level prospect for.
• Decide if Ramo will be #1 or split with Ortio. If Ramo is #1, bring in an calming-presence backup who will be a team player (ie, Jamie Mclennan type).
DON'Ts:
• Do not get myopic at the draft and only focus on size.
• Do not trade the farm for James Reimer.
• Do not trade the farm for some forward in his prime.
• Do not trade the farm for Shea Webber.
• Do not sign UFAs with character issues.
• Do not trade for a guy just because he is big. He must be good too.
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I think you are being a bit paranoid to think looking to improve = panic trades.
I pretty much agree with your do and don't list. Burke should be able to pull some of that off, and it would make the team better. Not leaps and bounds better and things might still go south when the season plays out, but better.