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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I am strictly referring to league/conference standing. If the Flames stand pat with a very similar roster they will be very hard pressed to duplicate last years performance where a lot went right on the ice. Bennett is a huge addition and if Gio can stay healthy that is another big positive.
The Flames won't sneak up on anyone this year and will be a team no one takes lightly. Getting to the playoffs again will be a big challenge and I hope Treliving adds some pieces that help accomplish that goal (knowing the future will not be compromised)
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Getting into the playoffs isn't as hard as you think. Assuming AZ and Edmonton are at the bottom again, Calgary is basically competing for a spot in the playoffs with 3 other teams: LA, San Jose and Vancouver. However, there are 2 spots available (assuming the Ducks take the conference again). Every single one of those teams are question marks, surely 2 of them are going to go downhill. My money would be on Vancouver and San Jose. They continue to go with the same old core that will not get them anywhere.
I'll be happy if we stick with our top 6 picks, our prospect pool is getting rather bare quickly with a few of our prospects seeing a lot of NHL time.