With the fact that the Flames aren't rebuilding - they do need to enter a "cultivating assets" stage. No more deficit spending - at all. That means not even a 7th round pick traded.
If the organization truly believes they are as good as they say they believe they are, then no more sacrificing the future to add to it. The roster is already super great, right? So no need to leverage the future to add to it. They have to be cautious of expiring deals (like Lindholm, Hanifin, Backlund etc), and aim to prioritize youth and draft capital in return - but if the roster is already super good, then losing a player or two while adding youth and additional components to the future is only prudent, as this roster doesn't need those depth players anyways.
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