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Originally Posted by AlbertaOiler72
he also brought in a legit #1 goaltender (something the Flames don't have)
a top pairing defenseman in Larsson (Hall can't stay healthy and isn't elite nor making the Devils better)
toughness on the wings (stole Maroon for cheap, Lucic ran the Preds and Flames show the past couple games, and Kassian has been great)
not to mention bringing in Benning, Caggulia...both great college FAs
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Chiarelli's competence as a GM will stand to scrutiny come 2018. Right now, he's having it super watered-down because McDavid, Draisaitl and Nurse are on ELCs.
The guy looked practically invincible for a few years in Boston as well...when Seguin, Hamilton, etc. were on entry deals. He doesn't have a clue as to how to build a perennial winner after the cap crunch kicks in.