Team: 2023-24 Vancouver Canucks

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 26, 2023

Published: Jun. 26, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

This is all under the assumption that Lindholm does in fact want out of Calgary and that the Flames decide to try and stay competitive rather than rebuild.

Miller is still an elite offensive talent and he lines up with a Huberdeau/Kadri/Weegar core's contention window. Shipping out three expiring contracts for a long-term (albeit expensive) asset plus two good young players with upside makes sense in this situation. I completely understand if the value is not quite what Flames fans would want in return though. What could Vancouver add to make it work?

I think this puts Vancouver in a good position to contend for a playoff spot. We're taking a huge risk that we still miss out and can't re-sign all or even any of the new guys, but even that would come with the silver lining of more cap space next summer.

What do you think? Do the Flames even consider this? Am I crazy for considering it? Let me have it.

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