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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
I think Calgary still finishes low on the season. Bottom 5/10. They are having a good start, but they are losing the shots/teritorial battles and that will catch up to them over the course of the season.
4-5 games shouldn't change anyone's mind. It's still a poor roster.
Oilers will improve from where they sit. They are going to miss the playoffs as well, but with their roster I think they will finish ahead of the Flames again.
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Calgary might not have the flashy top 5 players that the Oilers have, but frankly Calgary's overall forward structure is better especially in the bottom 6 which is important.
Right now the goaltending between Calgary and Edmonton is equivalent, the blue lines are equivalent maybe, but I wouldn't trade Calgary's top half of their blue line for the Oilers.
I wouldn't be so assured that the Oilers will finish ahead of the Flames, their top 5 great players look baffled and confused.
I would say both teams finish out of the playoffs, Edmonton lower then Calgary by a few points.