Average age of roster isn't a great metric but at least it is out there to discuss. According to elite prospects, Flames are 23rd oldest in a 32 team league. And maybe more relevant, 28th in terms of playing experience. So they are definitely giving newer guys a chance.
It's interesting IMO, there are three outliers in terms of being young and inexperienced. Buffalo, Chicago and Montreal.
It is pretty wild though to look at this team now and realize they exposed Kuznetsov to waivers only a couple of months ago, who is now playing in your top 4 every game. While Miromanov stayed on the team.
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.
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