There might be no other way to go, unfortunately.
Flames are Buffalo-North. I have no idea how anyone can think this team will be competitive next season with the bulk of this roster still in place. If this team is going to suck either way, might as well speed up the rebuild by stockpiling futures now.
Fully aware that Sutter didn't come here to coach during a rebuild, but is he really looking at this roster and seeing a winner next year or the year after that?