If you're saying a rebuild is only complete when they win the Cup, then the Flames have been floating in purgatory for over 30 years.
If your measure of "complete" is only when you win the big trophy, then you already limit the available paths you have to success.
These teams were competitive years before they won the Cup.
Truly, how long would it take for the Flames to go from a rebuild simply to where they are right now? I'd still rather be a bubble playoff team with 22 and 23 year old playing big roles than a bubble playoff team where your best player is 29.
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