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Originally Posted by Locke
100% this.
I've said it in other threads, this season is pure gravy and theres no sense in making some moves because they've got to keep their eye on the long-game.
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It's a perfect storm in terms of development this year for sure. If you asked me if I would like the Flames to make some moves I'd say yeah for sure.
I don't see a long term fit for some players like Glencross, Stajan or Jones.
The others, like Setoguchi or McGratton won't get you much of anything on the trade market so I haven't even bothered bringing them up. Mostly because I foresee them riding off into the UFA sunset at the end of the season.
Then there's the question of youth that may not fit in CGY. Sven comes to the front of my mind. The Flames could very well be discussing this at this very moment and I for one am pretty indifferent if he stays or goes. As long as he has a fair shake at showing improvement over the course of this season. He's going to be an interesting case for the Flames to decide on as he is RFA.
Then there's Ortio and the Goalie circle. He's on a one way for next season and there again the Flames will need to decide if Ramo/Hiller are the way to go or Hiller/Ortio next season.
I just do not see Hiller being moved for the duration of his contract.
But as I posted prior, I just do not see them doing much if anything at all and will see how the entire season plays out. Th only real player I see being moved out of necessity is Glencross at or before the deadline.