If the Flames were going to spend a huge amount for a center, I'd rather they go for Barzal, Point, Eichel, or Hughes. These guys have much higher upsides than Dubois IMO. They'd cost more, but it would be worth it.
Problem is, none of these guys are even available right now. So maybe the Flames should just wait. The Lightning might have a hard time keeping Point past his next contract. Eichel might get fed up with Buffalo. Same thing with New Jersey for Hughes. Barzal just signed an extension, but I could see him being available afterwards.
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