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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
That is a bit simplistic.
Overall though, lets not pretend that experience isn't valuable.
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In the case of the Flames, what benefit did the '04 run give the players going forward? They were one and done in the playoffs for the next four seasons.
This mystical playoff experience value looks like just the latest meme around here to justify the status quo (remember when it was vital we keep Iginla as a mentor?).
This has been a fun season. But the prize is building a perennial contender in 2-5 seasons, not making the playoffs this year. Every player on this roster knew they were signing on to a young, rebuilding team this season. Heck, the only reason a lot of guys are even getting the NHL ice time they're enjoying right now is because the team is rebuilding. If they make the playoffs, great. If they don't, no loss in the overall scheme of things. I'm not interested in seeing the Flames give up any assets (and that includes the opportunity cost of holding onto UFAs) in order to improve the team this season.
If players don't like that, tough. Half of them would be buried on the depth charts or in the minors on a team that was in win now mode.