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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
WHO CARES ABOUT NEXT SEASON
Best Flames team in 30 years:
"I bet they will be better next year."
I just don't understand it. I don't think I ever will.
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Yeah, every year counts in a "window". With the parity these days, windows may only last 2 or 3 seasons. If you don't capitalize on one of those years, it becomes increasingly difficult to convince players to stay or sign.
There are always examples every season of teams that crash after a big season. Not saying that will be the Flames (god, I hope not), but the team was freakishly healthy this season. A key injury probably erases a year of the window as well. Plus, we can't count on 5 or 6 top line/pairing players having career years again.