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Originally Posted by cannon7
Goal posts haven't moved. Flames still aren't the Golden Knights. As such, Flames shouldn't navigate the NHL as though they are. This is precisely the point you seem to be (willfully?) missing.
I think we agree that the Flames can not sustainably replace talent in the free agency market. Where we seem to disagree is what to do instead. You seem to want to lock up non-generational talent long term well into their 30s. The problem with this is that you are locking up both cap space and a roster spot into a declining asset, and you're paying a premium for the privilege. This seems dumb?
"But this is how you build a team." Seems to be your counter argument? And I fundamentally disagree here. You don't need to pay the optional small market talent tax. It is actually advantageous in most respects not to.
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No, you are entirely missing the point. If the Flames can't land a Stone level guy and if there's player on the team whi is the equivalent of that who will extend, it's not a mistake to do so.