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Originally Posted by mrdonkey
The more I look at those lines, the more I’m coming to realize that this maybe isn’t a super deep team. I think last year’s 2nd overall finish was a mirage that tricked us into thinking this group is better than they really are.
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I think Flames definitely need another top 6 player. Preferably an upgrade on Backlund.
This is no sleight on Backlund but if you have Backlund as your third line centre, you have Stanley Cup contender depth.
I imagine the Flames are going to keep an eye out for an upgrade. At this point they will see if guys like Bennett, Jankowski, Mangiapane will take that next step into becoming top 6 guys. If they do, they might alleviate the need for an upgrade or they may be used to acquire the upgrade.
There isn't really a top centre available in the trade market right now, but that could change by the trade deadline. I bet the Flames are thinking that if someone become available and is an upgrade or even on par with Backlund, the Flames will try and acquire him.