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Originally Posted by 868904
I want someone with high end skill to play with Bennett. I like Smith, but I think his upside is only as a slightly more skilled Bollig. He'll compete with the likes of Wolf, Hathaway, and Carroll for a 4th line wing position.
Flames need a big skilled winger like a Marian Hossa type to complement Bennett.
Flames have a lot of quality bottom six guys, but need some more high end skill. Really only Gaudreau, Monahan, and Bennett fall into that category going forward.
Next season, I want to see someone different on the RW with Gaudreau and Monahan and have Hudler with Bennett to mentor him. Long term, they are going to have to replace Hudler and this player will have to play with Bennett.
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That's why I think Justin Williams is perfect. He's a winner with a Conn Smythe trophy, a RW and he would be free to acquire (just cap). Veteran with experience, but not too old (he's 33) so he could play for 3-4 years if necessary. It would also give the Flames a legit second attack unit instead of shoehorning whatever young player into that role.