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Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf
year before Keenan 8th in the West
1st year of Keenan 7th in West
2nd year of Keenan 5th in West
because I said specifically last years team was? and not 'over the last 5 years?
They have had 100 points every season (on pace for last year) since 2008/09
2 presidents trophies
1 SCF appearance
I mean what is there to argue? I think if you asked most people to name the elite teams in the league over the last 5 years period the Canucks are getting named
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Where I see the similarities is the Flames and Nucks were both 2 seasons removed from SCF appearances and 2 first round exits. The Flames made the finals, finished 3rd lost in 7 games in round 1, finished 8th lost in 6 games round 1 hired Keenan. The Canucks made the finals, finished 1st lost in 5 games round 1, finished 3rd and lost in a sweep and bring in Torts.
Sure the Nucks were a better team when the move was made but the Flames window appeared to be open longer at the time Kennan came on
Age at the time Flames
Iggy - 30
Kipper - 31
Phaneuf - 22
Regehr - 28
Langkow - 31
Tanguay - 27
Age of Canucks
Sedins - 33
Luongo - 34
Edler - 27
Hamhuis - 30
Kesler - 29
I would argue Vancouver made the move later and have a smaller window for success even though their core was stronger than the flames. Sure the Nucks have Burrows, Kassian, Booth but the Flames had Husslieus, Nystrom, and Lombardi. Garrison, Tanev and Bieksa? The Flames had Sarich Giordano and Aucoin. I think the teams situations were VERY comparable and similar