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Bingo · 07-01-2015, 05:14 PM

Given the moves they've made its certainly more difficult to imagine this team taking a step backwards.

I think Bennett is key next year, and to a lesser extent Backlund. I think Monahan and Gaudreau are pretty good bets for 25 goals and 60 points, but if Backlund can stay healthy and Bennett can provide secondary scoring in his first NHL lap then the Flames with that defense have to be a playoff team.

If not I guess I'd be disappointed, and I really thought this was going to be a step back year.

The Hudler contract seems less likely now unless they can move Raymond and or Wideman. There's basically no space at all next season.

07-01-2015, 05:14 PM	#26
Bingo Owner Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	Given the moves they've made its certainly more difficult to imagine this team taking a step backwards. I think Bennett is key next year, and to a lesser extent Backlund. I think Monahan and Gaudreau are pretty good bets for 25 goals and 60 points, but if Backlund can stay healthy and Bennett can provide secondary scoring in his first NHL lap then the Flames with that defense have to be a playoff team. If not I guess I'd be disappointed, and I really thought this was going to be a step back year. The Hudler contract seems less likely now unless they can move Raymond and or Wideman. There's basically no space at all next season.