I would've taken that package. I mean is kadri your 1C of the future? No.
His value is its highest it'll be right now.
But the Flames want to ice a competent team while we build and not be playing players in spots where they'd be in over theor head/ability and I get that. Also leadership and mentoring is important.
Scorched earth is enticing from a future standpoint but it also is what creates a monster like Buffalo.
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