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Old 09-28-2021, 10:07 AM   #429
Jiri Hrdina
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Originally Posted by Makarov View Post
Well, except that it delays the start of the rebuild for another two seasons, which (a) misses two drafts with potential generational players; and (b) delays the fruits of any such rebuild for another two seasons, so long-suffering Flames fans will be waiting six or seven seasons (instead of four or five seasons) to enjoy any success.

The organization has put itself in a very difficult position.
If this season went poorly and Jonnny left or was traded, I would think they would be in the mix for a lotto pick for the 2023 draft, which I view as being even stronger, with two generational potential players at the top. However, there is an x-factor with Michkov seemingly committed to the KHL for a few years.

I guess I always see the silver lining. I don't really like the team right now so I'm interested and excited to see what happens in the next 2 years as they will need to make decisions on Johnny, Tkachuk and Monahan.

There isn't a single player on this team that I would be sad to see leave, except perhaps Elias.
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