[CliffFletcher]

#1 goalie

Scoring RW

#4 D


If the Flames are filling these through free agency, there's probably only enough money for two of the three.

As the marque forward available, some team going to blow their brains out with money and term for Oshie. Somewhere in the neighbourhood of 5 x 6 mil. And it's extremely unlikely he'll sign with a Canadian team. So I don't see it as realistic.

Radulov likely re-signs with Montreal. Then we're getting down to guys 34+ at the tail end of their career. There's really not a lot there.

So I don't see where we'll fill that RW slot outside a trade. And a trade for a true #1 RW would cost the Flames a core piece. Not a road I see this team going down.

In net, we're probably looking at Bishop or MAF. Or Treliving might take a shot at one of the younger guys looking to become a starter.

The obvious choice for a #4 D is Alzner. But again, as the premier defenceman available, he'll cost an arm and a leg. Is it worth it to upgrade the second pair? I think it is. Stone is fine in that slot. But no more than fine. Alzner slotted beside Brodie, with Stone in the 3rd pairing with a younger player, really improves the Flames D.