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Originally Posted by nik-

Some people are going to cling to that 2nd place finish until it's something like "Just three seasons ago we finished second in the league!"

It didn't matter. The Flames got exposed. For the last quarter of the season last year they were an average team and they got embarrassed in the playoffs. The second place regular season finish is a mirage and now we're just continuing on the trajectory that started post ASG last season.

This is not a team that can win it all. It needs changes, but it's the Flames, so they'll tinker around the edges and wait too long to trade valuable components and then we'll just be back here again in 5 years.

And no, stability isn't a virtue when you're cementing mediocrity.

Excellent post.
The only thing last year did was add another stat line to the long history of the Flames choking in the first round.

And frankly, for those that are fine with the team as it is -- even Treliving isn't, which is why he tried to pull the trigger on significant trades. The man building the team doesn't even think this team has what it takes to contend. It's as clear as day that this team needs something different/more to get to another level.