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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I was a huge advocate to make big changes to forward group but I think the market dynamics changed dramatically in the off season due to covid
I still think and hope it happens but I don’t take issue with signing a true number one as the position has been a problem since Kipper
The team finally addressing that need is an odd thing to criticize.
In fact you yourself has criticized him for not getting a proper number 1.
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A few teams were able to figure out how to pull off a major deal this off season including one last week.
I don't see market dynamics changing too much in next couple of years with a flat cap and Flames having no significant money coming off the books.
This past off season might have been an opportune time to stockpile picks in a deep draft, make due with a bargain UFA or two in a depressed market and then pulling the trigger at the deadline if you thought you were anywhere close to a contender. But from what we heard, Treliving wasn't looking to move any of the big name forwards unless they were blown away by an offer.
I don't believe a deal is going to get any easier. The team is essentially managed as if they came off a SC win in last couple of years and they want to give the core one more chance to get it done. It's weird. I do kind of admire the loyalty though since for the most part I like these players and want to see them win.