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Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan
To me this is our core moving forward, and it's really not too shabby.
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We have different notions of core. I've always understood core to mean the 5 or 6 players who get the most ice time. The difference makers. I see the following future core players in place:
Monahan
Bennett
Brodie
Maybe one of Gaudreau or Baertschi.
Of course, players can surprise and become core players, the way Brodie has. On the other hand, players can disappoint. Just look at Oilers fans counting their chickens before they've hatched. And I'm sure Jets fans figure they have it made in the shade with Kane, Scheifele, Trouba, and Ehlers. Maybe they do. I wouldn't be so sure.
I still think the Flames are 1-2 blue-chip prospects away from having an elite prospect base.