Who put into this poster's mind Fastpace was talking about Lombardi of being replaced. The writing is talking about replacing 19 or 20 years old with experience, not inexperience 16 or 17 years old. They have made some moves on defence, yes, bringing in 2 proven defenders (Colosimo and Mania) at the expense of forwards, they've lost 4 of their top 6 on offence and to finally gaining one in Thibodeau. Flint does have some very good young forwards coming up the ranks, but are not there yet for another full year, that is the reason they brought in defenders, to limit the onslaught and help the forwards as they are developing.
You just said inexperienced 16 or 17 year olds, and then say they are bringing in 2 proven defenders in Colosimo and Mania. Well Christian Colosimo is currently 15 years old. Good research tho.
Flint had 3 forwards drafted in 2024. Kaden Pitre, Nathan Aspinall, and Connor Clattenburg. And while it does happen, I don't expect 3 guys to take a step backwards in growth. Pitre was playing really well before an injury ended his season last year, Clattenburg and Aspinall showed major growth in the 2nd half of last season.
Add in Thibodeau and Konyen up front to help offensively.
This team still needs a little bit of help, really think they add a 1C to the mix.
They are relying on Clattenburg and Aspinall to take huge steps, could look to add a LW to take a little pressure off of those 2.
Do not think this team will be one of the top 2 in the West, but they absolutely won't be one of the bottom 3/4 in the West. 3-6 in very reasonable with the roster they have right now, depending on who they add, they probably end up closer to the 3, than 6.
And Jimmy is not related to Amadeus. Although Flint did draft Ulysses this past draft who IS the brother of Ammo. Fire birds love them some Lombardi.
Just saving money on some name plates. Stitching ain't cheap these days.
