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Originally Posted by Aarongavey
I kinda wonder if the Flames will take a run at Marner in the offseason if they remain good and look like they are competitive. They have a pretty good backend with a number of prospects, they will need to reach the cap floor and Marner is a dynamic offensive player in the right age range who plays an underrated pretty good 200 foot game. A top line of Marner Zary and Yegor could be pretty good.
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I think they need to stagger/spread out contracts to have enough money and time with entry level contracts to be a balanced team in the future. I don't see Conroy making BT or Oiler style mistakes. I think the Flames systems will almost be like a conveyor belt. Or a giant GANTT chart of contract terms and positions, with holes that he will fill operating how he has thus far. The big spending all needs to line up with expiry of contracts like Kadri and Huby, with that money going to Flames developed players, or rescues like Yegor.
Getting Marner would be cool, but I don't see it happening.
If Conroy gets a big name, I still think if will probably come in the form of a productive player on a short contract to help another team with cap relief and is therefore accompanied by some sweetener for the Flames.