[Nelson]

Let’s do 2000 and later. Flyers: 13 playoff series won. Flames: 6 playoff series won. So, a little more than double the success.

Let’s do 1989 and later. Flyers: 19 playoff series won. Flames: 6 playoff series won.

So. Depressing.

Knowing that, the Flames cannot keep doing what they’ve always done and say they intend to compete for a Stanley Cup.

I would like to see the team draft lots and draft well over a sustained period of time. Let’s see some patience. No more going for it every year by throwing draft picks away at the deadline for veteran depth to help the team make the playoffs or go on a run. No more short-circuiting team building by trading away multiple high draft picks for veterans.