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Goriders · 04-22-2014, 04:50 PM

If they don't sign Cammalleri they're going to have to sign someone of similar salary level to get to the salary floor in 2014/15.

I'd say go after:

C Paul Stastny. Fills a big need for us up the middle with a legit 1st liner.

D Matt Greene. Also fills a gap we don't have. Monster punishing D man.

Doubt they get either. Probably have a better shot at Stastny than Greene with the $$ that Colorado has tied up in other young guys.

If they don't get any UFAs though I'm okay with running with the youngsters. But per above, the cap floor is going to be a big issue for the Flames next year.

Also not sure how they get "bigger" without significant moves. We have a lot of smaller players who are, or are about to be, important cogs on the roster (Camm, Hudler, Byron, Gaudreau, Grandlund, Russell, Brodie).

It's going to be an interesting off season in Calgary. Especially if Cammalleri walks for nothing. Training camp should be a war. Lots of players on the cusp.

Looking forward to it.

04-22-2014, 04:50 PM	#277
Goriders Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Exp:	If they don't sign Cammalleri they're going to have to sign someone of similar salary level to get to the salary floor in 2014/15. I'd say go after: C Paul Stastny. Fills a big need for us up the middle with a legit 1st liner. D Matt Greene. Also fills a gap we don't have. Monster punishing D man. Doubt they get either. Probably have a better shot at Stastny than Greene with the $$ that Colorado has tied up in other young guys. If they don't get any UFAs though I'm okay with running with the youngsters. But per above, the cap floor is going to be a big issue for the Flames next year. Also not sure how they get "bigger" without significant moves. We have a lot of smaller players who are, or are about to be, important cogs on the roster (Camm, Hudler, Byron, Gaudreau, Grandlund, Russell, Brodie). It's going to be an interesting off season in Calgary. Especially if Cammalleri walks for nothing. Training camp should be a war. Lots of players on the cusp. Looking forward to it. Last edited by Goriders; 04-22-2014 at 04:53 PM.