1. Centers- Monahan, Backlund, Jankowski, Ryan are about as good as any group of centers the Flames have had in 20 years at least. Still not necessarily one of the best groups in the league though
2. Johnny is a big time game breaker
3. Gio, Brodie, Hanifin can all put up points
4. Flames do not have much experience here. Neal certainly brings that to the table where Lindholm/Hanifin have never had a taste
5. Flames are not the biggest or smallest team out there.
Surprised an elite goalie is not part of the blueprint.
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