They have always been arrogant. But for the first time in a long time, there is fuel to ignite the arrogance to new levels. First of all, they are actually a decent enough team to not pick 1st overall. Second, the media is giving them everything they want.
I just went to TSN to check if there was any Flames preview stuff, and I'm greeted by such headlines as:
"Have the Flames closed the gap on the Oilers?"
"Who is more likely to win the Cup? Oilers or Leafs?"
Not to mention that dude and his 31 bold predictions, and Spector with his awards sweep.
They are just lapping it up. I get it, Mcdavid is good. Draisaitl is pretty good. But man oh man that depth chart does not strike fear in an 82 game season and playoffs.
Playoff lock? Sure, i'll give em that. Why not?
Stanley Cup contender? Hahaha.
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