I don't think the Flames need to rebuild the team.
Infact, I don't think they're that far off from playing a heavier game.
If they can add a minimum of 2 more heavy game type players on the front end and a punishing Dman, I think they would be very close.
With Hartley gone, do we see the re-imurgence of the Ferland we seen vs Van in the playoffs?
Do we see Bollig get back to what made him desired in Chicago?
Also, a healthy, up to game speed Bouma can play a heavy, nasty game.
With Colborne starting to use his size more and Backlund becoming more a complete player, if the Flames added 1 or 2 more heavy guys with some skill, they would be in great shape to play that more "truculent" game.
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