This team needs to cut bait with the hopes of the playoffs this year and realize the rebuild is still on. Our best players have struggled, there are too many passenger depth guys, and we don't have the goaltending. If BT had job security and knew he was going to be around for the long haul I would feel a lot better he would realize this but he doesn't so I think he will do nothing and stay the course and see how it unfolds which is bad for us. As the Flames fall out of the playoff race and I think they will I would like to see the following.
1. I don't think GG is going anywhere this year so I won't address that because there is no point.
2. Put Giordano's name out there and see what is offered. He is an older vet, still a good player, and could really help a contender. He is also the Captain so by moving him you are changing the culture of the leadership. See if a team is willing to move a high end D prospect back in return. It would also open up some serious cap. Don't sell low though.
3. Put Troy Brouwer's name out there. He has a solid playoff rep and he is not working here. There is a good chance a contending team would be interested.
4. Obviously Wideman will be offered out there and has been for a long time now. Hope some team is desperate enough to want him. Take any pick/prospect.
5. Offer Engelland as a rental. He won't be back anyhow, probably Vegas bound in the off season. Take any pick/prospect.
6. See if anyone wants Elliott. Maybe St. Louis wants him back for their run.
7. Try and move any of the plugs for whatever. Bouma, Ferland, F. Hamilton, Stajan, and Chiasson should all be moved if possible. Give some of our young AHL guys a chance in their spot.
8. Guys off the table should be Gaudreau, Monahan, Brodie, Hamilton, Tkachuk, Backlund, Frolik, and Bennett.
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