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Vulcan · 07-25-2015, 11:29 AM

If well run expansion teams can quickly become competitive. Even our Flames when in Atlanta only spent 2 years below .500 before putting in consistent winning records. They can't blame Atlanta's poor attendance on the team performance.

http://www.hockeydb.com/stte/atlanta-flames-4680.html

The Islanders also became competitive after 2 seasons.

http://www.hockeydb.com/stte/new-yor...ders-7085.html

07-25-2015, 11:29 AM	#287
Vulcan Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Exp:	If well run expansion teams can quickly become competitive. Even our Flames when in Atlanta only spent 2 years below .500 before putting in consistent winning records. They can't blame Atlanta's poor attendance on the team performance. http://www.hockeydb.com/stte/atlanta-flames-4680.html The Islanders also became competitive after 2 seasons. http://www.hockeydb.com/stte/new-yor...ders-7085.html