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Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan
Progress never comes quickly, and even less so when you're dealing with a franchise in decline like the Flames have been for 2-3 years.
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Isn't that the issue? The team has been in decline for the last 3-5 years and have resorted to patchwork solutions to address a serious structural problem.
I believe many fans recognize the problem and understand that progress will not come quickly.
They are waiting and have been waiting awhile for management to shift gears and be proactive in moving declining assets and replacing them with multiple draft choices and young assets. This trade deadline will be very telling, as they will be telling their fanbase a lot by their willingness to sell, or lack thereof.
Will say it again, the worst constructed team in the entire NHL and without a serious change in direction it will not only get worse...the mid term and long term future will be awful for a very long time.