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Originally Posted by Jore
Well Minnesota has traditionally been as mediocre as Calgary, I'd wait to see how they do in the playoffs before calling them a "great team."
Vegas is extremely deep through the expansion draft and in an extremely desirable location. Plus they have a one-of-a-kind game changer on the wing in Stone. Even then Karlsson is just about better all-round than all the C that the Flames have. Also Vegas hasn't won the cup yet, and even if they did they would be the only team in a few decades to win without a true #1C. Not exactly a viable or the most consistent model of team building for the Flames to emulate.
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Vegas has gotten by on a great team game, great goaltending out of MAF (look at their record when they were were winning when he didn’t start, and a good team concept out of the gate. Interestingly, I don’t know that Stone has improved their record that much. I guess some, but they haven’t repeated year one ever.
I’m with you on Minnie. A completely mediocre team, especially post season. The last time they made round two was under Yeo. Boudreau, a guy lots of people wanted, couldn’t get them past round one ever. They’re having a very good regular season this year, but they are relying too heavily on goaltending (tied for 7th in save% with a Winnipeg and Edmonton, and like Edmonton, I’m not confident that the goalie can keep it up). 21st place in GAA. Outshot on average. It seems like a recipe for an early exit to me.