Call me weird, but I hope the Flames don't sign any of the notable UFAs. If there is an upgrade in net (backup), and if the Flames don't like Ortio any longer, than that is about all the moves I want to see.
Poirier, Jankowski, Pribyl - all guys that can possibly fill the top 6 wing spots long-term.
Colborne has disappeared off a lot of lists lately as well. I am actually really eager to see him back with Backlund and Frolik - that line provided a lot of heavy lifting down the stretch, and I am wanting to see if they can repeat it, if not improve.
UFAs just almost always cost so much. I would rather wait until training camp, and look who is left available that needs a one year show me contract. Bargain-bin depth signings.
Brouwer, Lucic, Okposo - they all have their warts, and these warts will be magnified at a high dollar figure on a long term deal (and they will each get it).
Just stay the course and see what becomes available. Cap space is important, and teams often have to make a move mid-season due to injuries or out of some other need, and having that cap space helps capitalize on potential bargain trades.
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