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Originally Posted by ricardodw
So you are saying that you expect that the Flames will challenge for the SC this year?
There is no more room for even a 3-4M UFA addition.... other than a goalie if Elliott does not work out or would rather be with another team.
I am saying that if this Flames team is not in the top 4-6 in the West this year that I don't see the way forward.... it would take an exceptional event to make them better.....such as Kylington and/or 1 of the 22 year old 1st round picks developing a lot more than they have shown. or adding another TOP-6 draft pick
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Nice try. Your post referred to 4-6 years, not "this year". So even if they do add another top 6 this year, the window you posited is still wide open.
As for development, yeah, some of those guys will make the team and contribute, over the more expensive present contracts. You don't think Jankowski is capable of a 4th line C role over Stajan, at a far cheaper price? You don't think Kylington, Andersson, Kulak, Culkin, etc. can handle even a bottom pairing at some point? I do.