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Classic_Sniper · 04-24-2019, 10:21 AM

If I'm Treliving, I'm upping the speed of this team first and foremost. The direction of the team seems to be going the towards the speed and skilled side, but we're missing that relentless back pressure that suffocates the opposition like Vegas, Colorado and etc. Force more turnovers with faster forwards and defend as a 5 man unit. Would love it if every line on this team had at least one burner.

Get stronger up the middle: Personally, I don't think the Flames are good enough at center, so I'd go hard for Matt Duchene. He'd be a free asset, has exceptional wheels, can score as well as he dishes and was paramount in leading the Blue Jackets to a series win over the Lightning.

Trade James Neal: His was an utter disaster and so is his contract. I still think he can play somewhere in this league, but he's not a fit on this team. His play sticks out like a sore thumb and I'd rather trade for an equally bad contract in hopes for a mutually beneficial lateral trade.

Goaltending: I'd be ok with re-signing Mike Smith to a 1 year stop gap contract as his performance in the playoffs was outstanding. However, my personal preference would be to find an upgrade as I think the styles clash. Smith seems to be at his best when facing 40+ shots whereas he seems to be at his worst when facing fewer shots. Not sure if it's a concentration thing or what, but the Flames typically, are a low shots against team, so maybe a new goaltender is needed. But if it's a choice between Smith and spending another asset to acquire another option, I'd go with Smith.

04-24-2019, 10:21 AM	#13
Classic_Sniper #1 Goaltender Join Date: Jul 2008 Exp:	Reactionary Roster Management If I'm Treliving, I'm upping the speed of this team first and foremost. The direction of the team seems to be going the towards the speed and skilled side, but we're missing that relentless back pressure that suffocates the opposition like Vegas, Colorado and etc. Force more turnovers with faster forwards and defend as a 5 man unit. Would love it if every line on this team had at least one burner. Get stronger up the middle: Personally, I don't think the Flames are good enough at center, so I'd go hard for Matt Duchene. He'd be a free asset, has exceptional wheels, can score as well as he dishes and was paramount in leading the Blue Jackets to a series win over the Lightning. Trade James Neal: His was an utter disaster and so is his contract. I still think he can play somewhere in this league, but he's not a fit on this team. His play sticks out like a sore thumb and I'd rather trade for an equally bad contract in hopes for a mutually beneficial lateral trade. Goaltending: I'd be ok with re-signing Mike Smith to a 1 year stop gap contract as his performance in the playoffs was outstanding. However, my personal preference would be to find an upgrade as I think the styles clash. Smith seems to be at his best when facing 40+ shots whereas he seems to be at his worst when facing fewer shots. Not sure if it's a concentration thing or what, but the Flames typically, are a low shots against team, so maybe a new goaltender is needed. But if it's a choice between Smith and spending another asset to acquire another option, I'd go with Smith.