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Originally Posted by Bingo
Are we really trying to say the 03-04 Flames were a contender when they claimed a playoff spot in what game 81?
Great coach.
Elite goalie.
Star forward.
And a lot of filler.
But lovable filler!
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They had a lot of players playing above their roles and a lot of timely depth scoring. The reimagining the Flames as a favourite for the cup that year is a bit strange as I distinctly recall in different from most pundits across the league as their lack of offensive punch was evident.
And that is what made them a very likeable team for everyone to cheer for. It felt like a Disney movie with a rag tag group of castoffs that no one picked to win. Especially against Detroit (remember Detroit in three).
Since them and the Oilers I don't think that there has been a bigger underdog story in the NHL until this year with Florida... But even then, they won the presidents trophy last year.