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1qqaaz · 07-16-2021, 07:55 AM

I still think the best course of action is to wait a month (or at least a few weeks) into free agency, and then see who is still available.

Are guys like Haula, Zajac, Brassard, Perreault, Janmark, Dzingel or Bozak still unsigned? If so, just sign some of them for pennies on the dollar. And I really mean pennies. And short term. Low risk. Keep the cap flexibility for next year.

These guys may be washed up, but they would produce more on the bottom lines than players like Nordstrom, Rinaldo and Simon ever would. Several of them could play on the middle lines if it worked.

The league has a lot of parity. Games are close. The Flames struggle to score goals. If the third and fourth lines can actually chip in while not being overpaid, that could make a big difference. Heck, re-sign Ryan, since he's basically one of those guys.

07-16-2021, 07:55 AM	#227
1qqaaz Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indiana Exp:	I still think the best course of action is to wait a month (or at least a few weeks) into free agency, and then see who is still available. Are guys like Haula, Zajac, Brassard, Perreault, Janmark, Dzingel or Bozak still unsigned? If so, just sign some of them for pennies on the dollar. And I really mean pennies. And short term. Low risk. Keep the cap flexibility for next year. These guys may be washed up, but they would produce more on the bottom lines than players like Nordstrom, Rinaldo and Simon ever would. Several of them could play on the middle lines if it worked. The league has a lot of parity. Games are close. The Flames struggle to score goals. If the third and fourth lines can actually chip in while not being overpaid, that could make a big difference. Heck, re-sign Ryan, since he's basically one of those guys. Last edited by 1qqaaz; 07-16-2021 at 08:01 AM.