If Gulutzan is a good coach and two wingers not named Gaudreau, Frolik, or Brouwer can solidify themselves as quality top 9 options, I don't see why they couldn't make a deep playoff run this year.
If Gulutzan is a bad coach and the scoring depth ends up not living up to expectations, they won't be competitive unless some major changes (roster re-tool, management overhaul) happen.
Of course this is all assuming they've found a good short and long term goalie solution with Elliot.
The Flames right now have an average offense, upper average defense (elite top 3, question mark bottom 3), a question mark goalie, and a question mark coach.
I hope the questions have the right answers.
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Oliver Kylington is the greatest and best player in the world
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