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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Expect as much turnover in the next year as we've seen in the last. Here's what Ken Hitchcock said about a Flames rebuild:
“The rebuild in Calgary for me has to be looked at as a three-year program: one-third in and two-thirds out. Another one third in and two-thirds out and in the third year you’ll have a full squad than can be very competitive,” said Hitchcock, suggesting there will be plenty of turnover before this team starts getting it right.
http://www.calgarysun.com/2013/09/27...and-be-patient |
Brilliant opinions from a very experienced and successful hockey man.
As he states, the Kings and Hawks model is "Championship contending" sustainable.
He modestly omits his own team from that group but it looks like they are also on the thresh hold of being a long term contender..