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Originally Posted by 868904
Honestly this is probably the best case scenario for the Flames. Let Tre go big game hunting, miss out, and be forced to pick up bargain deals in December when veterans who can help will be had for pennies on the dollar.
The only things worth buying in free agency is elite talent (Hall, Markstrom, Pietrangelo) and discounted value assets.
Stay clear from any “Tier 2” free agents.
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I just get this feeling from all the "talk" that is going on and the wave that is starting to build. Calgary has been tagged on everyone and everything, and all too often that can result in being pressed too thin to accomplish anything. It also means that there are likely a number of dominoes lined up and that one not falling doesn't push the others over. I think that Hall is the primary domino. He signs here and a number of dominoes are set in motion to really change the team. That doesn't happen and we're left waiting. Same on Barrie/Brodie. I think that by waiting on Hall/Barrie/Markstrom Tre may miss some players at lesser contracts that can provide just as big a lift. Just my feeling based on the ebb and flow of the rumor mill and the history of the people and team involved.
I'm not as fearful as the tier two free agents as some are. I look at Tofolli and Brodie as tier two free agents and I would be happy if they snagged both of them and still moved Gaudreau in a trade for immediate assets. I think the team would be better and not assume as much risk. Again, just my feelings on what they should do rather than what I see materializing.