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Caged Great · 06-13-2017, 09:02 PM

I'd take Russell back as long as they keep Stone as well.

Gio-Hamilton
Brodie-Stone
Russell-Andersson

That seems like a deep group 1-6. Would probably only cost 6.5-7 for both Stone and Russell.

The Flames have about 24 million in cap space. That would leave 17 million for

Resigning Bennett + Ferland + Chiasson (probably in the 5.5 million range for the group)

Signing 1 more forward

Signing a starter and backup (assuming Gillies and his .925 will be the backup because he's cheap)

The Flames would save just under 3 million if they bought out Stajan and Bouma. Replacing them with say Janko and Lazar would mean they'd have an extra 1.5 to work with.

Without the buyouts, they'd have 10.25 or so for both a starter and a winger of some sort. If the Flames offer Mason 4 million, they might be able to snag Oshie, but would probably be better off going with a slightly cheaper UFA option. Marleau might make sense as would a guy like Sam Gagner (which would be funny if he had success here)

Also depends on who gets taken in the expansion draft. Removing Brouwer creates more opportunities, but I am already penciling Kulak in for that pick.

06-13-2017, 09:02 PM	#5452
Caged Great Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary Exp:	I'd take Russell back as long as they keep Stone as well. Gio-Hamilton Brodie-Stone Russell-Andersson That seems like a deep group 1-6. Would probably only cost 6.5-7 for both Stone and Russell. The Flames have about 24 million in cap space. That would leave 17 million for Resigning Bennett + Ferland + Chiasson (probably in the 5.5 million range for the group) Signing 1 more forward Signing a starter and backup (assuming Gillies and his .925 will be the backup because he's cheap) The Flames would save just under 3 million if they bought out Stajan and Bouma. Replacing them with say Janko and Lazar would mean they'd have an extra 1.5 to work with. Without the buyouts, they'd have 10.25 or so for both a starter and a winger of some sort. If the Flames offer Mason 4 million, they might be able to snag Oshie, but would probably be better off going with a slightly cheaper UFA option. Marleau might make sense as would a guy like Sam Gagner (which would be funny if he had success here) Also depends on who gets taken in the expansion draft. Removing Brouwer creates more opportunities, but I am already penciling Kulak in for that pick. __________________ Fireside Chat - The #1 Flames Fan Podcast - FiresideChat.ca Last edited by Caged Great; 06-13-2017 at 09:14 PM.