The only reason to sign UFAs is if the Flames give one year contracts to players who they believe could play well enough that they earn interest from playoff teams at the deadline. Those players would likely be the leftovers who couldn't get a long term deal from any team.
I would hate for the Flames to believe they have a hole that needs filling right now. That would be silly unless they're abandoning the rebuild which would also show a complete lack of awareness. Fill the holes from within or on short contracts to gain more assets and embrace this rebuild.
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