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Originally Posted by CSharp
I don't think the Flames are in rebuild mode for the next couple of years unless what they have now is as bad as it was 4-5 years ago. From recent acquisitions, I think Tre have built a team to compete with the top teams in the Western Conference. All he has to do is get a couple of natural big right wingers, especially for the first line and this team looks pretty. Still think the Flames forward lines look mediocre, except for the Backlund, Frolik, and Tkachuk line.
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The last comment I find interesting. Personally I think removing Gaudreau from the lineup makes the forward ranks less than mediocre. Johnny is the true game breaker on the roster and the focal point of the offense. Also trading a 24 year old for a guy turning 29 in a month whose best season scoring is less than Johnny's worst. I feel this trade drastically shrinks the window to win and makes the team worse immediately.
I would love Simmonds on the Monahan/Gaudreau line but not at the expense of Gaudreau.