For me it always come down to my opinion that the Flames aren't good enough down the middle thanks to the Bennett crash and burn.
Plus, if they do sign Hall, then they will have three #1 LW's.
Now, if you could trade one of those #1 LW's for a #1C you'd do it, but that's not going to happen because everyone knows how important #1 C's are.
The only way to really flip one of the LW's for a #1C is to trade for one before he actually becomes a #1C and take the risk that he won't become one, ala Bennett.
If they want to sign Hall, play one of the LWs on their off wing and move Lindholm to C and give it a go for one more season, it is what it is. But I think a retooling of the core is going to be necessary very soon, and the sooner you do it the better return you will likely get on the core pieces you move.
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