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Originally Posted by Beninho
Well I think by 2018 we should be a constant playoff team. Free agent signings will be crucial with all the money coming off the books. Development of Bennett and his future is also key to the Flames taking the next step. The Flmes aren't in win now mode and it often takes 5-6 years of rebuilding before a team can even start thinking about winning it all. The Flames trajectory seems to be going in the right place and even tho there have been some bumps the team is still on the right course. Unless it's a player like a Duchene or Landy or Kane that second is not on the table for a veteran who won't be playing on this team.
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I agree that it takes a few years for a team to seriously be a contender. However, here is my argument when you say it takes 5-6 years before a team should even think about winning because I think the Flames window is starting to open now.
Top 3 Dman:
Mark Giordano - 33
TJ Brodie - 26
Dougie Hamilton - 23
Top 3 Forwards:
Johnny Gaudreau - 23
Sean Monahan - 22
Mikael Backlund - 27
I understand that we have some young players on our team but lots of other teams win the cup every year with top young upcoming players. That is why I think next year is a big year for this team and they need to start proving that they are a contender.
Chicago had Toews and Kane
LA had Doughty and Kopitar
Anaheim and Getzlaf and Perry
Carolina had Staal and Ward
Young players are always making an impact on cup winning teams and are usually their best players. Monahan and Gaudreau have been in the league for a few years so they have experience.