I think a decent scenario for the flames D situation next year would be:
1. Move Stone for some picks, open a spot for Rasmus
2. Move Brodie for help up front and/or picks
3. Sign a guy like Thomas Hickey (Calgary kid IIRC) so you don't toss Kulak/Kylington/Valimaki into too deep of waters right off the bat
Hickey is a good skater and puck mover, decent in his own end and can play 18-19 minutes per night. You can probably sign him for less than Brodie makes now too IMO. 4 x 4 give or take?
Giordano - Hamilton
Hickey - Hamonic
Kulak - Andersson
Kylington and Valimaki can shuffle back and forth from Stockton battling with each other and Kulak for that last D spot.
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