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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Sure you can. The Blackhawks did it for years before settling in Corey Crawford.
But I think "success" in this context needs to be measured against realistic expectations. The Flames are getting closer, but are not quite entering their window to win a championship. I expect they could win a few playoff rounds in the next two years, and if Smith provides that for them, then this is a good deal.
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I don't really remember the Blackhawks situation pre Crawford. Were they trading draft picks for the interim solutions?
It's a reasonable comparison if you believe the Flames are building a comparable team.