I was worried about it in the summer and the first 8 games have confirmed that this team is lacking some scoring up front. Backlund is not even close to a top 6 player and Bennett should not and so far cannot be counted on for secondary scoring. Once Brodie comes back this team has 7 Dmen making north of $2.5M a season with guys like Nakladal, Kulak, and Wortherspoon knocking on the door.
Russell or Wideman needs to be moved for help up front and whoever gets the best player in return long term should be the guy that goes. Long term the Flames have their top 3 on D locked up long term with some intriguing youngsters coming up. Not sure we should be giving Russell the 4-5 year term he is likely seeking. Sounds like the Flamea can get a decent return for one of them so hopefully something happens before this season is lost
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