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Originally Posted by Hockey
If you guys get decent goaltending then yes.
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This guy gets it. If this team can post a SLIGHTLY above average team sv% of .915, that alone will shave about 50 goals off the GA, giving the Flames a positive goal differential and put them right in the mix for a playoff spot IMO.
If the team acquires both an average starting and a top 6 forward, the playoffs are very, very likely. Teams like Minnesota, San Jose and Nashville aren't markedly better than Calgary, the Flames are a decent goalie goalie away from being on even footing with them. Add in a top 6 forward and internal improvement from guys like Bennett and Hamilton, and the Flames are BETTER than those teams IMO.
For as delusional the Oilers fans are about their team in a positive direction, the Flames fanbase seems almost the same way, just in a negative way. It's like we're trying to overcompensate for their brazen arrogance or something. As far as fanbases go, we are the frickin' Eeyore of the NHL.