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Originally Posted by TheSquatch
Funny to me seeing people say the Canucks "just aren't very good". Their record in 2019-2020 is almost identical to the Flames.
My suspicion is that the Flames would also have lost 5 zip to Vegas, and that we are seeing that vast gulf between the "aren't very good" and "are very good" teams. Vegas, Boston, Colorado, etc.
I think we all thought thought the Flames had a real window opening, but it's looking less like that, the last couple years.  |
They have some really good components, but some noticeable weaknesses, not unlike the Flames in that respect.
Keep in mind though that the Canucks were not supposed to be competitive this quickly after losing the Sedins. Most fans and Vancouver media were resigned to the idea that there would be a few seasons of being a bottom feeder while the rebuilt. Expectations were low, even even now, I get the sense they consider just being in the playoffs gravy at this point.
The Flames on the other hand, had real expectations and are failing to meet up to them.