So how again are the Flames acquiring someone with term if we are hoping to re-sign Gaudreau/Tkachuk/Mangiapane/Kylington? I don't think we can re-sign all four in either case. If all four want to be here, ship out Mangiapane as he likely has a higher value now than he'll ever have. If not, you can't let any of them go for free.
This has to be about long-term competitiveness, not throwing all chips in for a team with a very outside shot at competing. I love this team and can't wait to see a playoff run, but I'm not deluding myself that this team competes with Colorado/Vegas/Florida/Tampa/etc. Not yet.
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