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Originally Posted by MarkGio
Yup, that's another glaring weakness other than goaltending. Pribyl will almost definitely not make the team given that he's new to North America, but it's possible that Shinkaruk, Hamilton, Agostino, or Poirer makes the top 9. And as much as I would like to see one or more of those kids succeed, I can't see anyone of them making an impact off the bat.
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I don't think any one of theme needs to make a significant impact for this group to be successful. The highest impact players who will make the biggest difference for the team offensively are already on the roster, and there is no reason to expect that they will not continue to progress in the same direction they have for the last two years.
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Another issue is that there is little cap space for a top 6 winger after a goalie is worked out and the future Flames get contracts. So I can't see there being any improvement from free agency, unless some salary gets moved out (ie, Stajan or Wideman)
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I am of the belief that a coaching change combined with improved goaltending will make the most significant positive impact for the flames this season, and will produce results that far outstrip the addition of a top-six winger.