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Old 04-24-2017, 08:21 AM   #138
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Originally Posted by Vinny01 View Post
I am definitely putting the cart before the horse with this thread but I do believe that Monahan, Bennett, and Jankowski can be the top 3 centers of this team when it truly can contend in 2-3 years.

I am looking to move from a position of strength to add to a position of need and avoid giving a big contract to a guy that will be 29 when it starts. Having said that if Backlund signs for $5M or less you keep him. If he wants more I prefer the Flamesmuse that money on their young forwards and top 4D.
If, and big if, the Flames can land a legit 1st line RW and starting goaltender, doesn't the window to be a true contender open next year instead of not for 2 to 3 years?
Maybe not, i dunno.

But expansion might provide more opportunity to acquire that talent than would normally be the case in any other year.
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