[Gaudfather]

Interesting perspective from Darren Haynes..

http://flamesfrom80feet.blogspot.ca/...hts-on_27.html

Here's a look at the young foundation and (potential) core pieces of the Flames and their ages as of Oct. 1, 2015. Listed youngest to oldest, Hamilton falls right in the middle:

- C Sam Bennett, 19
- RW Emile Poirier, 20
- C Sean Monahan, 20
- G Jon Gillies, 21
- LW Johnny Gaudreau, 22
- D Dougie Hamilton, 22
- C Markus Granlund, 22
- D Tyler Wotherspoon, 22
- LW Micheal Ferland, 23
- G Joni Ortio, 24
- D TJ Brodie, 25
- LW Lance Bouma, 25
- C Mikael Backlund, 26