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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
But the Flames did accept a full on re-build. Trading Bouwmeester and Iggy was the acceptance of a full on re-build.
They drafted Monahan 6th overall, and Bennett 4th overall, and going into the 14-15 season more people expected them to be in the McDavid lottery than expected them to be a playoff team.
But then the lucky 14-15 season happened and it changed everything.
Giordano emerged as a Norris candidate, the pairing with Brodie became an elite pairing. Monahan put up 30 and 30. Gaudreau put up a calder worthy season. And Hudler led the league in 5v5 points which was unexpected.
That 14-15 season still ends up being the turning point. If they end up with McDavid instead of the Oilers (which would have been way more worthy), then this isn't even a discussion.
That 14-15 season was the most fun I've had in a Flames season since 03-04...but probably ends up being the season that set this franchise back more than any other.
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I agree with you but worry the 2022 offseason may be a "hold my beer" moment.