Heineman probably ends up with a decent career as a bottom-sixer, but he doesn't currently do anything that Deuhr doesn't do and the Flames got Deuhr for free. The Flames would be better with Heineman in the prospect pool, but he's not a blue-chip prospect that we should be lamenting.
And realistically, Kadri's 7x7 contract would have been given to Monahan if Monahan was capable of being healthy. It does suck that the Flames gave up a 1st and obtained an older player, but at the end of the day, Kadri is providing the same level of value on the ice that a healthier version of Monahan was providing.
Cheer up, guys. Lets save the negativity for the middle of the season when the Flames are actually disappointing us.
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