Funny you guys mention the fanblogger, have looked at some of his tweets they are right out to lunch, nice guy though.
I do not understand all the love for either of the Schenn's. With the exception of that series against the Penguins a few years ago both he and Couturier (sp) have really not done all that much. I know a lot of fans like the big bodied Canadian players but I do not see the talent the other people see. His brother is hot garbage in a flyers jersey, he is terrible and is nothing more of the product of the Brian Burke hype train that started rolling in Toronto and went all the way down to Philly.
I think the Flames should stay the course right now. Acquire players like Russell, Colborne and Knight along with developing our own prospects. I think if we hoard a few more draft picks and have some high end picks we could start to see the team drastically improve 3 seasons from now.
If people think the Flames are bad now wait until the vets that have some value are shipped at this deadline, we may very will be in the running for my Connor two drafts from now.