Until the defensive "system" that the Flames are currently embroiled in stops sucking, I can't see how one can even evaluate the D this year. You can't simply separate the men from the method unless there has been some period of consistency. And there hasn't been.
The degree of suckage shown by each level of the Flames G-D-F varies from game to game, but none have yet to show any consistency. (Maybe - just maybe - the Backlund line could be evaluated - but that's it.)
By way of example, think about your next performance review. Let's just say you've had a rough time in your life over the past period, or the company just merged, or got rid of a zillion people and everyone is struggling with new management. Good time for a review? Probably not.
All the D, with the exception of Kulak who is "allowed" mistakes right now, are decent players at some level. Some have shown flashes of brilliance in the past. Let's get them back to that state and THEN think about trades. Now is not the time.
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