The only way the Flames are going on a run is by the players currently on the team elevating their game and getting their poop in a group like the 2004 Flames did and several other teams have done since then who were not one of the NHL's top teams.
For the Flames to put them in a situation to become a favourite expected to make big noise in the playoffs, they would need to add several all star players, which isn't going to happen.
Trading some top prospects or more high draft picks for a middling forward or defenseman isn't going to be a difference maker this year and will set them back for the long term.
The Flames should go ahead with what they have more or less. Perhaps they could win a round, maybe even two if things go their way. That would be great experience to give our young players like Monahan, Gaudreau, Ferland, Tkachuk, Bennett, Jankowski, Rittich, Hamilton, Kulak and others who are only getting better. If they can have a young defenseman step forward on to the roster next year.
The Flames best shot is in a few years, not today, so don't sell important parts of the future.
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