Opinion from a rival fan:
Calgary needs to build around Gaudreau and Lindholm up front. See what is out there for Tkachuk and Monahan in a trade (personally I'm not a fan of either one of them even beyond being a Flame). Gaudreau though shouldn't be the best forward on the team. He needs to be the 2nd best forward and Lindholm the 3rd. Easier said then done to get a elite forward but flipping Tkachuk + Monahan + for a forward (I can think of some possibilities) is what needs to be done in my opinion. I think teams would still trade for Tkachuk and there would be value. If you add in Monahan, pick+prospect, I think there is room for an upgrade (Eichel among others).
Free agency wise:
Colorado won't let Landeskog go but he would be a fit (same with Grubauer).
Calgary needs elite goal scorers/offensive players.
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