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Originally Posted by ComixZone
This team's problem is not a lack of depth forwards. We have oodles of them.
This team lacks top end talent. Filling out the roster with more mid-tier talent is no path forward. We've already tried that approach (with the current roster) and it's kind of $%^&.
Hagel-like acquisitions make sense when you've got the top-end of your roster sorted and it's loaded with skill. Hagel-like players then come in and fill those depth spots behind them. This team already has the depth spots filled - the problem is the top-end is severely lacking.
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Hagel has higher production than everyone on the Flames except Ruzicka, who has played way fewer games. A player like him is more than just "depth".
And the team's main problem is slotting, IMO.
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Originally Posted by The Cobra
Hagel cost two first round picks. You want to pay that for a good third line player because he ‘s under a cheap contract?
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He's still an RFA at the end of the deal. If he's still a 60 point forward by then, they can easily trade him for a 1st +. The first that was already traded was 31st OA.
Tampa is playing him for over 19 minutes a night on their first line. Seems like more than a third liner.