Quoting: xxToothxx
Spokes on a wheel??
Buch offers top line RW
Chytil 21 yr old C, with 2 yrs in league
2 young Dmen
Probably a spot for all four on the current Flames roster.
Let's be real, as currently constructed Calgary would be bubble playoff team at best next season.
Which is why they are looking at a rebuild/retool.
Tkachuk probably does not have the offensive ceiling Buch or Chytil have. Reports have Calgary tired of his antics, Buch will sign similiar deal, but cheaper and put up similar points.
Yes, spokes on a wheel.
Chytil is barely a center, hes one of the worst faceoff guys in the league. Hes not physical, and borderline defensively.
How will Buch do on a team thats been stripped of its 2 best players? He wont have Zib or Panarin to rely on there.
Libor Hajek has been tossed around endlessly as the guy who is left unprotected, thats all you need to know about him.
Jones has all the hype, but a defensemens growth is anything but linear and predictable. Potential, hype, sure.
Thats what youre giving up for someone who is essentially a star in this league. So, again, yes, spokes on a wheel.