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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
We only compare to Nashville because we’re defense heavy. Outside of that, this current Flames team hasn’t proven that we’re close to being a Stanley Cup contender. That was an unrealistic expectation going into this season. Just like in 15-16, we were told that we had one of the top defenses in the league by adding Dougie Hamilton and then we subsequently went on to miss the playoffs.
Adding a big name doesn’t just automatically make you an instant Stanley Cup contender. It’s a big jump from being a playoff team to winning multiple rounds in the playoffs. This is a young team with a lot of players who are still learning how to win night after night, maybe they’re just not there yet in their development.
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Maybe they just need more time. And that was my view last season. While there were things about the team and some coaching decisions that concerned me, I was willing to be patient and let them develop and grow. It takes time to find your way.
But it's been a year and a half and they aren't progressing. Not only are we seeing the same issues, it seems like they are getting more acute.
Maybe, like Nashville a couple years ago, we need to be patient. Or maybe, like Chicago, we have a talented young team that needs the right coach to take them to the next level.