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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
I don't doubt they saw something they liked, but the Flames haven't exactly had a great track record of success when acquiring depth guys like Rooney.
Ritchie, Pitlick, Lewis, Nordstrom, Simon, Rinaldo ... a lot of real bad bets on that list. I know there are many who like Lewis, and I don't mind him, but he just got absolutely crushed at 5-on-5 last year.
Even if guys like Rodrigues or Milano aren't willing to come here, just give Ruzicka some more leash. You can get guys like Rooney on waivers.
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Flames pro scouting in general has been really bad when it comes to forwards. Outside of Lindholm and Frolik, very few hits over the years signing or trading for forwards. Coleman is okay but the back half of his contract is likely going to be an issue for the team.