This is going to be an interesting 2-3 years because the Flames have players like Huberdeau, Kadri, and Weager who are here with long term contracts (and Markstrom @@) trying to prove themselves worthy. Then, there are guys wanting out between now to the trading deadline. Hubes can say all the right things now but at some point if and when the Flames realize that they are going for another rebuild, it'll impact his performance no matter how hard he'll try to redeem himself. I think he'll be on a rough ride for the next 3 years at the minimum unless if Conroy becomes a wizard that makes this team a true contender out of nowhere. I feel bad for him because he's a good player but I'm afraid his efforts will be wasted on an even worse Flames team than last season.
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