[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

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

Except the Flames were younger and more talented.