Been waiting for this thread.
My expectation is that the season after next, the Flames are a contender out of the West. 2017-18. I know it's not a black and white/linear thing, but my expectations are such that 5 years after trading Iggy and with three top six drafts picks, the team should be at the very least a perennial playoff team. If they're not I'll consider the rebuild delayed/failed.
The point above re: 2nd contracts is a good one as well.
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