I actually have no problem with the current rebuild, I think it is all about timing and being bad at the right time. With the number of bullets and draft picks in the last couple seasons, they need time to percolate and develop. Who knows what happens this year, but clearly with Andersson on the way out, it isn't a large leap to think CC will be moving other vets.
When there was talk about similar rebuilds, I thought the Flames potentially could be looking at a Chicago style if they could get a high pick in the next couple years. just look at the prospect list and you will see a number of players which should start graduating in a couple years. Chicago had Crawford take the reins around 25. They had a bunch of players in their early 20s come up together. I think their roster when they won the cup in 2010, had 10 players in that 21-25 age range, which Kane and Towes were the youngest.
Wishful thinking, but adding a Mckenna or the next centre up would make things start look very promising and would in some ways be very similar to a Chicago rebuild. Bonus if the Flames can continue to grab additional 1st rounders in the next couple years.
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