Hard to say what would've happened if the Flames stayed pat, but they have bolstered the defense with a very good addition in Hamilton and Frolik who is an excellent 2-way forward.
IMO they will produce more offense next season as top line youngsters mature, and Bennett pushes a less productive forward down the depth chart.
Defense will be better.
And goal tending was not a problem last year. It could be improved a bit, but with better players in front of the goalies the results should be better even if the goalie talent stays the same.
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