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Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
As the FAN guys pointed out correctly this morning, the owners need this team to be peaking in 2024 to justify the gouging that they have planned for the STH's. They would ideally want a playoff run the spring before the new building opens for the following season. What can this team do to be in position to contend in 3 years?
There is also the second option - the Oilers' way - continue sucking, but luck into Wright and/or Bedard(?). Having the "next one" would also be good for a new building. However, it is hard to luck into a 1st overall (again, unless you are the Oilers).
Realistically, therefore, the plan, as needed by the ownership, will have to aim to peak in 3-4 years. What can you do to achieve that?
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Blowing up now and committing to the rebuild is the greatest chance of not just being competitive in a playoff sense, but also
improving. The team could ideally be a young roster that just enter their competitor window when the new venue is open. The selling of promise will make it very easier for the fanbase to eat up the increase in ticket prices.
Flames owners would be wise to do that rather than meander in the state of limbo of not good enough to win the cup, not bad enough to be a lottery pick when entering the new arena.