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Originally Posted by Matty81

I think they should try to hang tough for another month or so... if Smith continues struggling shift to Rittich a little more and eventually trade for an upgrade.

I think Corey Crawford makes a lot of sense... Chicago wasn't losing because of coach Q, they need to re-build. When they fall out of it I could see them moving him, only one more season left but a big ticket, aging and won't be around when they contend again, plus they have a guy in the A, Delia who they like and a capable vet in Ward to share the net and see out the year.

Of course the Hawks could surprise and turn it around, but if not I like the idea of targeting him if they can move Smith's money out.

My concern is that the Flames have traded so many draft picks recently, they really need to hang on to the 1st this year. Mangiapane and Kylington are two guys who I think could hold some value and the Flames will need to expose them in the expansion draft so if they won't play in the NHL, maybe leverage them. Honestly though I don't see them upgrading in net without moving the first which is going to hurt and could backfire again if the team slumps.

The Flames are going to lose someone good in the next expansion draft. I think it's unavoidable at this point.