I'd say there is no chance for 13/14.
If things go REALLY well I'd say the odds are 50/50 for 14/15. Anything less than near perfect drafting and development and those odds drop to nearly zero.
15/16 should be the target in my opinion.
By 15/16, LA will still probably be the best team in our new division. SJ should be in a rebuild themselves, but behind ours. Anaheim could be good... but they are more of a budget team so likely playoff good but not running away with the division good. Edmonton should be in year 2 of their third rebuild attempt and likely at the bottom of the division. Vancouver is probably trying to patch up their aging line up and make one more push for the playoffs before the Sedins ride off into the sunset. Phoenix (or where ever they are) is a bit of wildcard, but probably not a top team for budget reasons if nothing else. Seems like we should be able to grab the 3 spot in the division or one of the wildcard spots at least.
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