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Originally Posted by Macindoc
Going forward, the Flames' centre depth is Kadri, Zary, Backlund, Kerins, and probably Honzek. What the team really needs is a 1C, there are lots of candidates for 2C and 3C. Unless one of the veteran centres is traded, I don't see the need for another middle 6 C. And no team chasing the Cup is going to trade away their 1C. The Flames could possibly trade Andersson for a centre prospect with a high ceiling who still needs a year or two of seasoning in the minors, but I'm not sure how a roster player that a playoff contender is willing to part with would improve the team much.
I do, however, agree that the Flames should continue to trade away any pieces who do not fit in their long-term plans, whenever a favourable deal is to be had for picks or prospects, or maybe a young reclamation project or two.
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If Zary develops quickly into a solid 60 point centre, you've got:
Kadri - 70 points
Zary - 60 points
Backlund - 40 points
With all 3 being solid 2 way and/or physical style players. That's pretty competitive. If you can combine that with Huberdeau resurgence, another PPG winger acquisition, and Coleman, Pelletier, and Coronato that's a solid top 9.