The Flames likely have some turnover up front. As I see things here are the players that are likely locks to return
Gaudreau-Monahan-?
Tkachuk-Backlund-Frolik
Ferland-Bennett-Lazar
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Guys likely to fill the bottom line spot or be taken by Vegas
Stajan , Bouma, Chiasson, Brouwer
Guys knocking on the door
Jankowski, Hathaway, Shinkaruk
Looking at that forward group the only room I see for Versteeg is if Lazar slides down to the 4th line and he plays with Ferland and Bennett. If that is the case I don't see room for Chiasson. I also feel 2 of Bouma, Stajan, and Brouwer won't play much for the Flames next year. One of Stajan or Brouwer are taken by Vegas and Bouma is buried in the AHL. Jankowski will force his way on the roster next year likely with Hathaway and one of Stajan or Brouwer (which would mean no room for Chiasson or Versteeg). The result would be the Flames have a new top line RW. If the team feels someone like Ferland or Tkachuk should get the spot it opens an opportunity to retain Versteeg, Chiasson or one of these reclamation projects.
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