I don't think there is any debate on the buy or sell question - the Flames have to be buyers here, with so many of their best players being in their prime, some top players are having career years, solid goaltending, and a great coach.
Pretty much everyone agrees that they need to bolster their offense, but I am not so sure it needs to be a goal scorer. I am hoping that Backlund has his usual strong second halfs, if so, he and Coleman will be a solid line - and Pelletier might be a perfect addition for them.
IMO, the biggest need is to improve the Monahan line. And both Monahan and Mangiapane are goal scorers, so it might make more sense to look for a play maker for them.
Gaudreau - Lindholm - Tkachuk
Mangiapane - Monahan- playmaker
Pelletier - Backlund - Coleman
Lucic - Ruzicka - Lewis/Dube
On a seperate mote. I think Dube needs to spend a couple games eating popcorn.
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