I think yes, only because the Flames are in the Pacific (what a weird thing to say considering how dominant everyone thought this division was even a year ago). Anaheim will take 1st most likely. Does LA bounce back after last season? Does Vancouver regress, improve, stay the same? I don't know if I see San Jose getting better. Edmonton should get better but good enough to be top 3? Arizona will be a bottom feeder for sure.
I think the 2nd and 3rd seeds are wide open and that benefits the Flames. If they were in the Central I don't think it would be the same story.
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