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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
I have to say, there’s a whole lot deja vu around here. A lot of this trade Gaudreau talk just reminds me of the Iggy trade talk we saw a decade ago. Two completely different types of players, both wingers who just couldn’t quite carry their respective teams on their backs to the next level. It’s actually kind of funny.
Personally, I think this franchise will be stuck in perpetuity mediocrity if they continue to build the way they’ve built for the last few decades. The Fleury’s, the Iginla’s, the Gaudreau’s and inevitably the future Tkachuk lead team could ultimately suffer the same fate. Until this organization stops building around wingers, this team is going no where.
I think until this franchise finds the superstar Center or superstar Defenseman it needs. This franchise will be stuck in the middle. MacKinnon, Heiskanen, Getzlaf have all been the dominant forces behind the Flames’ last playoff exits in this era. Until the Flames get themselves this kind of guy, they’ll never be an elite team IMO.
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Yep.
I wouldn't say "superstar Center or superstar defenceman" I'd say "superstar Center AND superstar Defenseman".
This team needs both as it has neither.
I'd also add top tier goalie to the list...and top tier coach.