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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I was thinking last night if a GM looked at both situations which would be more appealing. I wonder if that Huberdeau contract is such a hindrance or would having bare cupboards be worse?
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I think now is the better situation. I am guessing when the CBA is up the carrot that the owners throw out to get some concessions is a one time compliance buyout window for a contract or two just like they did during the last round of negotiations. If that happens again it could be perfect timing for the Flames
23/24 - sell all UFA’s for prospects and picks
24 off-season pick up bad contracts for more picks and prospects. See if you can sign Pospisil, Ruzicka, Pelletier and wolf to as much term as possible because overpaying for the first 3 years of a 6 year deal does not really matter
24/25 - trade older players and upcoming UFAs for picks and prospects
25 off-season - sign Coronato for as much term as possible. Sign Zary for as much term as possible. Probably pick up more bad contracts for more picks.
25/26 - see if you can move Backlund and Coleman.
26 off-season - get gifted two compliance buyouts and buyout Huberdeau and Kadri. Keep prioritizing signing your players to term but have the cap space to actually add to the team for the first time in 3 years and potentially go into the new building with a team that can possibly compete.