Almost every team in the league is looking for more depth on D. It's been a big topic since the season began. You think you'd be able to outbid Philadelphia or Dallas without sacrificing assets for the rebuild? Think again.
This season is entirely gravy at this point. You explore the possibility of trading one of our prospects for an equally rated defensive prospect but that's not an established 2nd pairing defenceman able to help win now. You don't sacrifice future to shore up the D to make up for Russell's injury and lack of depth. You ride this out knowing the Flames aren't winning the cup this year, but they could be if you manage your assets right in the next 3-5 years. That is not sending picks or promising prospects for lower ceiling but established NHL players.
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