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pepper24 · 06-20-2018, 02:36 PM

Gaudreau, Monahan, Tkachuk as elite forwards. Missing 1-2 more really good forwards which they can address by trade or UFA. Besides Tkachuk for 1 more year we don't have really good young forwards on cheap entry level contracts.

Giordano, Hamilton is really good top pairing. None of them alone are Keith, Doughty, Chara, Letang but I'd put them with Carlson. Issue is can Brodie and Hamonic build a good top 4 after falling short last season. Could Valimaki or Andersson on entry level contracts help the defense at low cap hit?

Mike Smith is a good goalie but issue is he is older and last season of contract. I also wouldn't put him there with Quick, Thomas, Crawford, Holtby. Can Parsons or Gillies step in and become a Matt Murray in a few seasons?

Flames have a good base but a lot of holes to fill not just to become a contender but first to become a consistent team that will make the playoffs.

06-20-2018, 02:36 PM	#13
pepper24 Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	Gaudreau, Monahan, Tkachuk as elite forwards. Missing 1-2 more really good forwards which they can address by trade or UFA. Besides Tkachuk for 1 more year we don't have really good young forwards on cheap entry level contracts. Giordano, Hamilton is really good top pairing. None of them alone are Keith, Doughty, Chara, Letang but I'd put them with Carlson. Issue is can Brodie and Hamonic build a good top 4 after falling short last season. Could Valimaki or Andersson on entry level contracts help the defense at low cap hit? Mike Smith is a good goalie but issue is he is older and last season of contract. I also wouldn't put him there with Quick, Thomas, Crawford, Holtby. Can Parsons or Gillies step in and become a Matt Murray in a few seasons? Flames have a good base but a lot of holes to fill not just to become a contender but first to become a consistent team that will make the playoffs. Last edited by pepper24; 06-20-2018 at 02:38 PM.