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Originally Posted by Bonded
They basically have no RHD prospects that are noteworthy. I don’t think there is a reasonable add to Andersson to get the 2nd.
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They do need RHD prospects, but they need a top pair RHD vet more. Their current RD depth is:
Liljegren
Thompson
Desharnais
Unless they want to flush another season down the drain, they need a top pair RD this season (not a prospect that needs to develop for 4 years). Liljegren should be serviceable as a second pair D and Thompson can take the third pair while Desharnais holds down the pressbox.
I think the big question is going to be the risk tolerance of Grier. Ekblad and Andersson are both available but if Grier waits for Ekblad there is a chance he misses both players.
The best thing that could happen for the Flames right now would be an Ekblad extension in Florida. C'mon!!