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Originally Posted by 868904
I think Leivo will end up signing with the Canadiens next year.
I still don't think the Flames will make it. Even if they sweep the Habs, I don't trust the Oilers to play the Habs hard to allow the Flames to make it. Plus the Leafs will probably be resting players by that time as well.
However, I want the team to keep playing well and pushing for wins, develop those winning habits and winning culture. Even if they don't make it this year, I want them use to Sutter hockey so they are ready to go next season. It's not all about this year, it's about the next two years as well.
As for the higher draft pick, in this year without a franchise player at the top, it really doesn't matter where you finish in the lottery. You are just as likely to draft a star in the 15 spot as you are in the 1 spot.
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If the Oilers throw all the games against the Habs, they risk playing the Leafs in the first round or missing the playoffs entirely. Not sure they want to risk it just to spite the Flames.