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Well that trip exposed that Sutter is definitely making this team perform more than the sum of it's parts. Flames can compete against most teams in the league as a result of that, but when it comes to facing elite teams, this team has no shot due to the major drop off in offense after Mangiapane. Not being Edmonton in having McDavid and Draisaitl still scoring goals, the Flames are in tough when the first line can be shut down.

Gaudreau tho showed he's elite; considering he was still pretty productive against these teams. Definitely need to lock him up.

Monahan is a complete shell of himself, and can't contribute anymore. His lack of goal productions considering his salary is a big weakness in the roster. Bad cap hits with him and Backlund considering their lack of production. If that was spent instead on players that can get the puck in the net more often, Flames might've gotten a win or two instead against the top teams.