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Originally Posted by Flames_F.T.W
I HATE how this team is constantly in limbo. We're always a few wins away from a playoff spot and a few losses from a lottery pick. Just when I think we're closer to a playoff team-- we lose a bunch. Then, when I start getting interested about potentially drafting in the top 5-- they win a bunch to make playoffs seem possible.
I'm quite confident now that many people are down on the flames and expecting a lottery pick, they'll play well for a week or two and get themselves back in the playoff discussion. Book it.
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Are they really in limbo? The are at the bottom of the standings. We should not let the fact that the current NHL points system lets teams stay close to a playoff spot deep into the season cloud the reality. Take away 3 on 3 overtime and this teams point totals look even worse.
This team is just not that good this season. The off season additions, (with no real subtractions) have failed to make the team any better. And they have been remarkably healthy.
Not advocating wholesale changes by any means but there certainly needs to be a plan for next year. No one in Stockton seems to be knocking the door down.