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Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
This is probably overstated. Many teams will lose a depth player or two. Perhaps some of those players will thrive given a larger role, but we're talking a handful at best.
Teams with a good farm system shouldn't be unduly effected, and there's still the trade/free agent route to fill holes.
Goaltenders are the one variable, because it's an important position. Still, Las Vegas can only pick up a couple of them.
Expansion is expansion. Las Vegas will pick up a few spare parts and cast-offs.
Las Vegas isn't going to be an instant All-Star team.
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I was not referring to the Vegas expansion draft, but the expansion draft down the road (whenever it happens). The core is young right now for the Flames, and there are more kids being developed. In 2, 3, or 4 years, the Flames are much more likely to lose a much better player than they will this time.
I agree with the rest of your post completely, and feel there is nothing to freak out about this expansion draft.