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Classic_Sniper · 04-27-2021, 02:37 PM

If it was up to me, I would go 2 completely different directions depending on what can or cannot be accomplished. The primary objective for me is about what it'll take to become an elite, Stanley Cup contender. So in terms of what that entails:

Scenario #1: Trade for an Elite #1 Center to create 2 top scoring lines

Looks like Jack Eichel might be the only one who fits the bill and who might actually be available. So I'm offloading Sean Monahan and the futures necessary to get that trade done. Monahan would be the piece I'm trying to trade because that's where the upgrade is. Eichel is a game breaker and he would help the team slot better at the center position. Eichel-Lindholm-Backlund would make a strong 1-2-3 punch down the middle. I'm also keeping Johnny Gaudreau and trying to re-sign him because he and Jack Eichel could be a real dangerous duo together or if Jack Eichel drives his own line, then that would give the Flames two top scoring lines and a good shutdown line. That would be a true match up nightmare.

Scenario #2: NO Elite #1 Center?

If the Flames cannot land an elite #1 center like a Jack Eichel and basically have to slog it out with the same centers as this season, then I'm going on a full rebuild. This team cannot win with 3 x second lines. If there is no clear path to a Stanley Cup and the best we can be is "competitive," then a rebuild must happen. #### the bed and try to draft a 1st overall pick like a Shane Wright or a Connor Bedard and go from there. I would not accept this middling garbage anymore. I repeat, no more mediocrity. Be elite or tear it down until you have the pieces to become elite. Be patient, no more retooling stupidity like the last 30+ years. Do it right or don't do it at all.

04-27-2021, 02:37 PM	#111
Classic_Sniper #1 Goaltender Join Date: Jul 2008 Exp:	If it was up to me, I would go 2 completely different directions depending on what can or cannot be accomplished. The primary objective for me is about what it'll take to become an elite, Stanley Cup contender. So in terms of what that entails: Scenario #1: Trade for an Elite #1 Center to create 2 top scoring lines Looks like Jack Eichel might be the only one who fits the bill and who might actually be available. So I'm offloading Sean Monahan and the futures necessary to get that trade done. Monahan would be the piece I'm trying to trade because that's where the upgrade is. Eichel is a game breaker and he would help the team slot better at the center position. Eichel-Lindholm-Backlund would make a strong 1-2-3 punch down the middle. I'm also keeping Johnny Gaudreau and trying to re-sign him because he and Jack Eichel could be a real dangerous duo together or if Jack Eichel drives his own line, then that would give the Flames two top scoring lines and a good shutdown line. That would be a true match up nightmare. Scenario #2: NO Elite #1 Center? If the Flames cannot land an elite #1 center like a Jack Eichel and basically have to slog it out with the same centers as this season, then I'm going on a full rebuild. This team cannot win with 3 x second lines. If there is no clear path to a Stanley Cup and the best we can be is "competitive," then a rebuild must happen. #### the bed and try to draft a 1st overall pick like a Shane Wright or a Connor Bedard and go from there. I would not accept this middling garbage anymore. I repeat, no more mediocrity. Be elite or tear it down until you have the pieces to become elite. Be patient, no more retooling stupidity like the last 30+ years. Do it right or don't do it at all. Last edited by Classic_Sniper; 04-27-2021 at 02:41 PM.