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Originally Posted by djsFlames
People say this extends the window but I think they need to replace at least half of tkachuk's production up front before we can say that.
Reel in a 50 point-capable top six forward through trade and I feel like we're back on even footing with a different make up going into next season.
Not an easy task but they have trade chips here to work with.
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I agree. I think the better way to look at it by goals by line
Our first line scored 124 goals. Huberdeau and Lindholm probably get 70 if they click and depending on who the 3rd is probably are good for 90 to 100 goals.
Mangiapane Coleman and Backlund scored 63. If mangiapane stays on this line I could see him staying at 35 at least with increased pp role. Coleman can easily get 20. I could see this line getting 70 if they play together
The defence scored 41. Weegar isn’t a big time goal scorer but Anderson probably gets more than 4. 41 is a low total so 50 isn’t unrealistic
After the top 2 lines and defence the Flames had dube lucic and Toffoli were the only players with 10+. If you create a 3rd line that can score some goals with a good top 6 forward you could get a plus 10 in goals from whoever is in your bottom 6.
Line combos likely change up and who knows who plays with who yet but the Flames for most of the year got goals from 4 guys. They will be less top heavy but can easily make up the minus 25 goals or so from the top line with depth. The defence will be more mobile too so that will increase production for all lines