B+ as of right now.
We entered the summer with a need for goaltending and wingers with size. No doubt Treliving accomplished these goals. Elliot came at a cheap cost and with a solid resume. No doubt he is the best starter we have had since Kipper. Going with a more proven backup in Johnson solidifies the position and I feel much more comfortable as a fan with our new tandem.
Size on the wing was needed and also addressed. Firstly and most importantly Matt Tkachuk provides a long term, high upside option on the wing and hopefully is a top 6 fixture on the team for the next 15 years. Tkachuk very likely plays on the team next year so the team needed to make sure they added a solid veteran. Troy Brouwer comes in at an acceptable cost considering some of the term and money being handed out. He should be the best fit that Monahan and Gaudreau have had on their line. 6'3 213 right shot right wing hopefully creates more space for our star forwards. Chiasson is the Flames bargain bin pickup and he could be a valuable bottom 6 wing.
Right now it looks like Brouwer, Tkachuk, Chaisson, Elliot, Johnson in for Colborne, Raymond, Jooris, Ramo/Hiller, Ortio
I thinktheteam has upgraded but still could be better. Dumping Wideman and adding one more veteran winger would be ideal
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