The lack of a fourth line is down to draft busts of Poirier, Klimchuk, and Hunter Smith, the trades/waiver loss of Granlund and Byron, and the trading away of multiple 1st and 2nd round picks. Most teams have a regular pipeline of prospects into their 4th line. The Flames have historically struggled to achieve this fundamental building-stone of an NHL roster, and instead fill their depth positions with expensive UFAs and trades for low-ceiling grinders.
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Originally Posted by fotze
If this day gets you riled up, you obviously aren't numb to the disappointment yet to be a real fan.
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