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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Isn’t this thread discussing the free agent period only and not the offseason? I read people grading the team on the offseason but it is too soon to grade it.
Free agency perspective the team got a top 4 free agent that filled a hole that has been here for 7 years.
They also added a top 4 D but on a bit of a scary contract. They added the right shot top 4 guy they needed though.
Therefore free agency was a success for Calgary overall which was entirely driven by getting Markstrom in my opinion.
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Yeah, unless they think that trades should have been made on UFA day. And if they are judging to include trades, then draft day (which was a success) should be included.
Going just by UFAs, there were two clear top UFAs and the Flames grabbed one. Then after Brodie was leaving for sure (I think this is a clear conclusion) they got the best UFA Dman not named Pietrangelo. The contract is a little long, but I tend to not worry about the end years of contracts (see Gio's extension). They got some goal insurance and flexibility to move Rittich if necessary. They got some defensive depth/AHL help.
Aside from Brodie, the only real loss to UFA IMO is Reider. I think they couldn't promise him 3rd line minutes and he thinks he can get it in Buffalo, and improve his career outlook. I like Hamonic but his time here is done.