The playoffs this year are making me even more apprehensive of the Flames trying to retool this roster to compete for next year.
Islanders, Capitals, Kings. All teams that limped into the playoffs that have been absolutely put to rest in the first round.
That is the future that awaits the Flames if they somehow make the playoffs next year. I don't think it's realistic to expect a Florida style run from this team when you can't predict star seasons from the players on this roster. There are no young players in this organization waiting to emerge as franchise players.
This is the year to bottom out, and I'm hoping Conroy sees this first round and sees it too.
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