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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
What I am concerned about, is would Flames have been better off keeping their powder dry for when they are closer to being a contender? Next two years are likely prime for Frolik, Brouwer and Giordano. Feels like the teams window isn't really there yet so will these contracts be drags when the team is ready to contend?
On the other hand, this team may be a lot closer to contention than I think.
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I think the Flames are close. With even average goaltending next season, I expect they will be in the playoff mix. Forwards peak early (at least in terms of goal-scoring), and I expect Gaudreau and Monahan are nearing that peak, so the window is opening.
That doesn't mean the Flames should go trading away young assets for veterans to put them over the top. But Treliving hasn't done that. It's a process.