No need for depth forwards. Why pay for a Vanek type when we have Versteeg or possibly Jagr we can bring in for free. Heck sign Iggy before wasting a pick on Vanek or Vrbata (don’t sign Iggy). I think with the vets we have and guys like Foo, Mangiapane etc we have enough depth. Same for the blueline Andersson, Kylington, Wotherspoon, Prout should be enough to get us through. Sign Fox and bring him in if needed or call up Valimaki after Tri Cities is eliminated.
Don’t spend late picks on guys that won’t move the needle.
The Flames should try and upgrade on the wing in a meaningful way. Domi would be a nice reclamation project and if we give up young assets at least we are getting a young one back. Hoffman is also attractive since he has decent term left on his deal. Stay away from Pacioretty due to the price/contract/age situation. I say stay away from Evander Kane unless the price falls dramatically but even if t does we do not have the 2nd to bring him in.
Have Backlund signed to a contract or trade him. I do believe he will be signed but this is not an asset we can lose for nothing.
If Backlund is signed and the Flames do nothing I am okay. The fan in me wants a top 6 forward in a trade for prospects. I think they need to see this top 4 in the playoffs before selling one off
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