The Flames core all consist of players who can and will get better as they mature.
I agree there are other teams with young talent who are in the same position, but there are also teams who will take unexpected steps back because development isn't linear. Outside of a handful of top teams, the parity in the league is greater than it's ever been.
It's why it was a weak assertion to dismiss the Flames young talent because we missed the playoffs this specific season.
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