interesting read for sure ... but the fact the guy is an Oiler fan and doesn't call Edmonton a failed rebuild is somewhat questionable.
He does in all fairness point out that they are moving that way under his criteria if they don't make the playoffs this year.
His key was 3 picks in the top 5 in 5 years to find teams that are rebuilding. From that point he averaged 4.25 years to make the playoffs.
Monahan wasn't a top 5 pick, so the Flames need two more top five picks in the next three years or they won't be considered a rebuild at all. Should they achieve that then this is the first of 4.25 years out of the playoffs.
http://www.sportingcharts.com/articl...uild-take.aspx