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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I agree and feel that if last season was 82 games that the Flames would have probably finished 30th. I get the feeling that a lot of fans think that the team will put forth a strong effort because they are young and that will translate in a better than 30th finish. They may be in for a rude awakening. If I had to put my own money on a team finishing 30th (not the same at the OP's bet) I would pick the Flames with the Panthers and Devils as strong considerations.
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The Flames "would" have had 71 points over 82 games last season. That would be less than Edmonton's 29th place finish (but more than Columbus' 30th) from the year before. It would have also been a 29th or 28th place finish in each of the two years before that (when the Oilers were 30th). The Flames are not as good as last year so you have to think they're a strong contender for 30th.
That being said take the bet. A strong contender doesn't mean it's guaranteed and several teams are in the running so straigh up, odds are in your favour.