Glad this didn't linger into camp and the deal is done
It will be an interesting summer in 2 years with Tkachuk, Bennett and Smith up for new deals. The Flames likely move on from the 37 year old Smith but will need to replace him. Tkachuk is on his way to an $8M+ deal if he continues to take steps forward. Bennett could also be in line for a huge money deal.
I see the Flames moving contracts like Frolik and Stone which will be very tradeable deals. The hope is Brouwer rebuilds his image but I doubt a team takes his last year of his deal when he is 33/34 unless the Flames sweeten the pot.
It will be interesting because in 2 years this team is likely dumping money to keep core players vs today where they have had the luxury to add to the roster
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