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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Keep Lindholm, Backlund, Jarnkrok, Dube, Coleman, see what Lewis wants. Toffoli was a disappointment in the POs but he's not that expensive and he can be better IMO.
Can't re-sign Z though I'm happy with him. Re-sign Gud, Stone. I think you keep Hanifin despite a poor PO, and you keep Rasmus, Tanev, Kylington, and hope that the farm kids take more steps.
Goalies stay the same unless Wolf forces the hand.
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Jarnkrok is a free agent - let him walk. I think Flames are better with Ruzicka as a 3rd line center. I'm sure Tiffoli will hopefully be more conditioned and fit going into training camp.
I'm totally disappointed with Gudbransson in the playoffs. Not sure if he's still hurt from his injuries late in the season but like what some has said, he kind of disappears in the playoffs and that's what it seemed. I still can't get over the fact that guys half his size like Yamamoto and Archibald out hit him in his own zone by a wide margin. I'm really on the fence if he should be signed long term.
Zadorov - I'm stoked with his performance the whole year and into the playoffs. Flames need to sign him before he reaches free agency.
Kylington - I keep saying he's small for a D-man and he is. It's really miserable to see him back-hugging Hyman and Kane. He's physically man-handled through most of the two series. I think the Flames can put in Mackey in place of him.
Hanifin - He's not a first line D-man. Either package him in a blockbuster deal or put him 2nd/3line pairing. Seriously, him and Kylington is what gets the Flames in defensive troubles when the opposition plays big with speed!
Stone - don't think he'll be back and sitting on the bench for 90% of the season again. I do like his size and huge point shot. Those are his assets but he can be a bit of a liability in his own zone at times. He's not as bad as Kylington and Hanifin due to his size.
Lewis - I think the Flames sign him for another year or two. It's the kind of Sutter player the Flames need.
Markstrom - Flames have him for another 4 season at $6M AAV and cap hit! Yikes!!! I really hope Wolf becomes the #1 goalie and it forces Tre to trade Markstrom - but who would be desperate for $6M declining goalie?
Flames can bring everyone back (minus a few high priced sheddings) for another cup run for Sutter's unfinished business. There's 2 more cracks at it. But it all depends on Gaudreau.