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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
When the Flames can realistically contend for the division title, beat good teams on a regular basis, and learn to hang onto leads. When they do that for 2 years in a row, I'll believe it's done.
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This times 100. I always hated the "get into the playoffs and anything can happen" mentality of the D. Sutter era. The Flames need to build a team that knows how to win consistently in the regular season and carry that winning mentality into the playoffs.
For me it should look something like this:
- Next year - should make playoffs in a wildcard sot, or just barely miss at worst. Should be miles ahead of this season
- Season after - contend for division, playoffs no question - chance to do some damage in the playoffs
- Third season from now - expected to be division winner and strong cup contender.