I'm actually somewhat content with having low expectations this year. The last few years where we have missed the playoffs, I fooled myself into thinking that the offseason moves were enough to push them into serious Stanley Cup contention.
Oh we've got WJC blue-chip defenceman Jay Bouwmeester, surely we'll do well this year.
Oh, we've got Alex Tanguay and Olli Jokinen back, surely this will push us over the edge.
Oh, we've got Cervenka, Hudler and Wideman, how can we lose?
Here's hoping my expectations are wrong once again, as I don't see Calgary doing any better than 3rd last.
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