The Flames have put themselves in such a terrible situation that it will likely take years to just get back to zero, nevermind any actual true rebuild.
When Johnny left and Tkachuk wanted out what an absolute perfect time to rebuild. You trade Tkachuk for a futures package, you trade Lindholm and Hanifin with 2 years left after career years, you tank in a very deep Bedard draft, and you have no boat anchors in Huberdeau and Kadri. This year you sell off remaining UFAs, you draft high again. In a 2 year span you'd have a boat load of high end youth to add to your current prospects.
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