This is a pretty great trade for the Flames for the upcoming season at least.
I didn't see how the Flames could have re-signed Gaudreau/Tkachuk without taking a decent step back depth wise.
Now they have replaced Gaudreau, have money to sign Mangiapane, and have seemingly substantially improved their D-core from last season.
The forwards won't be as strong as last season, but they may have the money to upgrade as the season goes along.
Be interesting to see if Weegar and Huberdeau get re-signed before the season starts. If the Flames are in a race for the division at the trade deadline with those guys unsigned it would be a tough decision to trade them at that point.
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