Madcombinepilot wrote: ↑Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:36 pm
Am I the only one who thinks they got better because they are simply up a Weegar at the end of the day?
No, you're not the only one who thinks that.
Uberdough and Kadri are about the same as Jonny and Tpuke… they just cost more.
They are up a Weegar and down a first, and got older in a hurry.
I disagree. Huberdeau is a replacement for Gaudreau. Kadri does not replace Tkachuk in any way other than being a pain in the ass.....however Kadri has a track record of hurting his own team far more than Tkachuk has. Everyone thinks Kadri is this locked and loaded 1B center, he's never been that except for one contract year that came at just the right time for him. He won't be benefiting from having strong puck rushing blueliners who can orchestrate the back end of an offense. He won't be playing with the same level of forward talent (unless Huberdeau ends up on his wing instead of Lindholm's).
They didn't break even up front, they took a step back imho.....and it cost them a 1st rounder to do it.
Weegar is a great add for Calgary and the only reason thy won that trade with Florida. However, he hasn't signed an extension yet, he's 29 next year, and if he's watching closely he might see what everyone here sees, the Flames need to win in the next year or two before the window slams shut.....he might want to go somewhere else at this point if they get bounced in the first couple rounds.
That ‘window’ ain’t 3-4 years. It’s next. They get bounced in the first or tune Sutter out.. window closed.
Sure they made moves, and did pretty good all things considered.. but they are only improving by a 2nd pairing defenceman.
Moves are shiny, but thise contracts will haunt them.
Bang on MCP.