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Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988
I still disagree, The Oilers drafted 6th in 2007. The Flames may have missed the playoffs the last few years, but they were still close until this past season.
Flames are now where the Oilers were in 2007. Difference is Flames are admitting a full rebuild, whereas the Oilers treaded water for a few more seasons before admitting it.
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The similarities are the fact both teams decided to sell their fanbases on rebuilds during the 4th season they were destined to miss the playoffs. There are similarities between the 07 Oilers and 13 flames considering both teams drafted 6th overall and had 3 picks in the first round. The Oilers spent that summer trying to reload and steal another teams rfa. They spent to the cap and told their fans they were going for the playoffs. In 2010 they preached patience and a slower/ proper rebuild. The flames approach seems much closer to 2010 Oilers than 2007. The flames are acknowledging te rebuild and no one is talking playoffs or spending for the sake of it.