I think that the Flames could definitely use a physical but skilled guy to play in the top 6, ideally on the Gaudreau-Monahan line.
Simmonds is not the answer there, however. Simmonds would just be adding to the bottom 6, and I think that the Flames have enough grit there. There is no denying that he is more skilled than Rinaldo, but he won't be nearly as effective as Rinaldo on the forecheck. Not the guy to waste assets on, or even a roster spot on IMO.
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