In theory though, let’s assume Stone is ok, as the 7/8 guy, what really do the Flames need rental wise? At the back they look fine with Stone, Valamaki and Kylington battling for the 6 spot. Stone being s vet can slide in if a rookie is overwhelmed.
Up front, assuming no injuries, you have guys like Ryan Czarnik Hathaway.
Let’s also assume Neal gets going, which he will. And Frolik and Backlund who currently injured.
So it really leaves goaltending, and I don’t think Treliving really has been 100% comfortable. After Rittich poor ending to last year, and Smiths below average start to this year, and now some sort of injury, I don’t think Treliving stands pat like he decided to last year when it comes to goalies. He can see how much this team is flourishing under Peters and isn’t going to let a goalie situation he’s not fully comfortable with, pull the team down when it matters the most over the next 4 or 5 months or more.
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