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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
Just curious, which team do you think would finish higher in the standings or and do better in the playoffs next season?
-The Flames minus Gaudreau, but with Gallant/Boudreau/Laviolette as coach. Only picks and young pieces come back from the trade.
Or
-The Flames with Gaudreau, but with Ward as the coach. Brodie and Talbot re-signed. Maybe Gustafsson as well.
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Does option 1 include Hall signing in Calgary?
If it doesn't, I think it's pretty easy to say the flames would ice a worse product. Whether or not they cobble together wins and are ultra motivated, they havent replace Johnny's offensive talent up front and the team will definitely suffer for it.
Option 2 is just a tow the line, I don't like that. This same core has not been able to make the next jump, somethings got to give.
Option 1 + a hall signing is still a no brainer IMO. But it is dependent on that signing.