The way I see it this "core" has till 22-23 before being rearranged. The Gaudreau, Gio and Tkachuk contracts all coming to a head. Likewise Lucic's contract could be reasonably bought out then.
That said, the trigger to initiate change could come at any time.
I still think the Flames wait till next season, or after the expansion draft to give this team a serious renovation. It just makes more sense pragmatically. However if "an offer you can't refuse" comes to light they have to take it.
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