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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
without goaltending, I don't think the offensive depth is good enough.
With goaltending, I think it is. It comes down to which is easier to acquire, a consistent 3rd line producer, a second line finisher, or a goalie who can carry the mail.
There is that missing ingredient to this team, that last bit of ooomph.
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Well, not really, because the pieces are arguably all there. Rittich and Smith as a tandem looks like they can provide competent goaltending. There are enough quality forwards with the ability to score already playing in the bottom six, even if they have underproduced to this point. The Flames presently rank in the top-ten in League scoring and in goals allowed—and that is with fairly average special teams. Overall things look very good right now.