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JohnnyTitan · 08-10-2016, 01:05 PM

Put me in the "This year Playoffs, Next year Contend" camp.

No, I don't think "Just making the playoffs" is enough to consider the Flames a cup contender, but I do believe there are 8 contenders every year. Winners and runners-up come from up-and-down the standings.

So I think after this season I expect the Flames to host a first-round playoff series. It will be our second consecutive post-season appearance and by hosting a 1st round series you've already "Proven" you're top-8 in the league during the regular season. That is enough to be a cup contender....and that is what I expect by 2017/2018.

08-10-2016, 01:05 PM	#111
JohnnyTitan Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Dec 2003 Exp:	Put me in the "This year Playoffs, Next year Contend" camp. No, I don't think "Just making the playoffs" is enough to consider the Flames a cup contender, but I do believe there are 8 contenders every year. Winners and runners-up come from up-and-down the standings. So I think after this season I expect the Flames to host a first-round playoff series. It will be our second consecutive post-season appearance and by hosting a 1st round series you've already "Proven" you're top-8 in the league during the regular season. That is enough to be a cup contender....and that is what I expect by 2017/2018.