To be honest, I've been pro-tank for a while and if BT managed to get the Flames to a level where they're able to tank, even if it's by mistake, I won't be upset.
Being constantly stuck in the middle is exactly where you don't want to be as an NHL franchise.
The only big negative I see to a rebuild with this roster is Huberdeau and Kadri aren't going to appeal to fans as much as some up-and-coming young stars might. But there's no way around it.
Hopefully Conroy is smart enough to deal Lindholm and Hanifin for picks/futures, rather than paying a premium to keep them. The way the team is going right now, I find it hard to believe either wants to stay.
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