Well, probability. The Flames have had very little success in the playoffs over the last thirty-two years, advancing past the second round only once. I understand that this is a fan forum and fans are more likely to be hopeful and optimistic about the future, but I see the current group of players as a bubble playoff team. I think we're likely to get bounced in the first round or two unless Markstrom gets hot at the right time. I also think that if Gaudreau wanted to stay in Calgary, he would have already signed and not risk getting injured this late in his contract year.
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