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Originally Posted by Vinny01
While Steinberg seems to think other major moves may be made it feels like it is just signing some cheap vets to fill out the roster. Obviously the team can change a lot between now and the expansion draft. After expansion here is my updated list
Forwards:
Tkachuk
Gaudreau
Lindholm
Monahan
Mangipane
Dube
Bennett
Notable exposed: Backlund, Lucic (waives NMC)
Defense
Andersson
Hanifin
Giordano
Notable exposed: Tanev, Kylington
Goalie
Markstrom
I am of the opinion the Flames could still add another Dman and consider exposing Giordano.
Reason I am exposing Backlund is even though it would be tough to lose him having that 5.3M in cap space open up could make it very easy to re-sign Valimaki, Dube, Bennett to their deals and make another free agent splash.
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This seems pretty close to me based on what we know today.
I'd say that who gets exposed between Mangiapane, Dube, Backlund and Bennett will depend on a) if we add a forward without giving up one of the 7 above, and b) how their season progresses next year. I can't see it being Dube. But could see it being one of the other 3 depending on their season. I could also see a Gaudreau trade as well though, so there's a few what if's there.
I have to believe - that at 38, they would strongly consider making Gio available if they acquired another dman or Kylington really stepped it up this year.