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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
I can't see any scenario where the team is better than Edmonton and Winnipeg right now. The Flames were far worse than both teams last year and thus far have done nothing to improve. In fact, losing Giordano for nothing makes the gap even more substantial, even if he was declining last year.
If the Flames do land Eichel it will be a step forward, but if the cost results in shipping out Tkachuk, Zary, Dube and a first round pick I would argue that the net loss would be a blow in itself considering how paper thin the skilled forward group is on this team.
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I think it is fairly easy to see with Edmonton. Despite losing Gio the Oilers still have a far worse blueline than Calgary who as of right now have lost Barrie and Larson with only Keith replacing him.
I also would be shocked if Mike Smith replicated his stellar season and fully expect Markstrom to be much better next year.
Outside of McDrai it is still a trash team.
Lots of moves still to happen though so really almost pointless to talk about which teams are better until they make their moves