I mean if Kadri had chosen a different team in UFA I think there might be a chance he’d be closer to the production Monahammer outlined for Miller; the Flames plummeted after Tkachuk/Johnny/Mony departed more than anyone could have predicted but hindsight being 20/20 also makes the picture seem clearer when looking back. I’d have preferred the Flames didn’t chase either of Miller or Kadri at the time; allowed Monahan a season to recover on LTIR and waited on the Weegar/Huby extensions, i feel we’d be further along in the rebuild and might have a top 5 pick in there as well but hey, that doesn’t mean I can’t look at the current status and not be happy with aspects of it. I really think too Kadri has ‘Marchand like’ blood in him and will continue to play at a high level into his late 30s, I don’t see any reason yet that would suggest he’s valueless on the trade front. I know, I know, hindsight and such lol. We’ll see I guess but ultimately I’m pleased by how GM CC has operated thus far and have full confidence in the direction of the Flames, it’s been markedly different than Tre, Feaster and Sutter, so much so it’s not even close.
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