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Originally Posted by Macho0978
The problem I have with adding Marner isn't adding Marner and his contract. It's what happens next.
I would love to see the Flames next season with Marner and Parekh added. The impact could be significant. Look at Lane Hutson in Montreal, they made the playoffs after being a bottom team with an impact rookie like that.
The difference for me is Montreal's core is very young. Their best players are very young. The Flames are not adding Marner and then trading Rasmus. If the resign Rasmus and sign Marner, this team could be good, but I doubt its cup contending calibre with way too many 30+ guys being part of the reason why this team is good. Our success would be short lived.
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This is the problem. The Flames were carried by guys mostly over 30. The Habs were carried by guys mostly under 25. Similar results in isolation but moving forward every GM is taking the Habs roster over the Flames to build around. If the Flames go big game hunting I think that is extremely risky. I'm doubtful any of the big fish would want to sign here but even that mindset is worrisome. That seem like the perfect recipe for mushy middle for the foreseeable future.
I see the team taking a step back next year and I honestly believe that is for the best. I hope they don't make any bad signings and just stay patient. Continue to draft and develop and see what you actually have in the system.