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Cambardi · 08-19-2013, 10:28 PM

So I've read many articles regarding the Flames and their expected placing. I don't wear "rose colored" glasses and like most proclaim; I expect them to finish quite low in the standings. This said, can people think of times and provide examples of teams who were projected to do horribly and completely surprised analysts? Where players caught "lightning in a bottle" and played well above their potential? Where so these players that had inflated their trade value in a year could be traded to other organizations for more youth or prospects. I'll admit at least that I love cheering for an underdog, and that's exactly what the Flames are going to be this year.

Anyways, can people think of any time in the NHL's history where this type of scenario took place. I'd love to hear them.

Regards,

Cambardi

08-19-2013, 10:28 PM	#1
Cambardi Backup Goalie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary Exp:	Teams who were expected to do miserably but ended up doing well? So I've read many articles regarding the Flames and their expected placing. I don't wear "rose colored" glasses and like most proclaim; I expect them to finish quite low in the standings. This said, can people think of times and provide examples of teams who were projected to do horribly and completely surprised analysts? Where players caught "lightning in a bottle" and played well above their potential? Where so these players that had inflated their trade value in a year could be traded to other organizations for more youth or prospects. I'll admit at least that I love cheering for an underdog, and that's exactly what the Flames are going to be this year. Anyways, can people think of any time in the NHL's history where this type of scenario took place. I'd love to hear them. Regards, Cambardi