[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Yeah, I do. Gawdin put up 38 points in 64 games in his first AHL season. In his second AHL season, he has 47 points in 53 games and leads the team. Phillips is similar. As for Czarnik, he was playing well before the injury, played well in the AHL.. if he gets a few games to close out the season and does well, why not bring him back?

Why not give them a fair shot in training camp at least? These are players who are producing in the AHL level so let's see what they have. If they completely falter, then bring in someone else. I mean, this is why good teams get random young players breaking out all the time.. or even a guy like David Moss for the Flames. I don't get what the point is keeping these players in the minor leagues until they are 23-24 and releasing them because either they lose confidence or were never given a chance.

As for Gaudreau and Backlund.. Imo Backlund is overrated and overpaid. Good 3rd line player but expensive.

As for the unknown player, I feel like the Flames can get a solid Top 6 player by trading Gaudreau, Bennett, and Backlund. The unknown player can be a legitimate top 6 player, not a rookie.

The unknown player can be someone like Sam Reinhart or Jakub Voracek or Travis Konecny

Gaudreau-Monahan-Lindholm
Tkachuk-Backlund-Mangiapane

vs

Hall-Monahan-Voracek
Tkachuk-Lindholm-Mangiapane

Personally, I like the second one better. There is still Ryan and Dube on the third line as well. Keep in mind, I do think Hall = Gaudreau

Flames can’t sign Hall and acquire the more expensive Voracek.

I think the first top 6 is better than your second one.