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Originally Posted by Freeway
Realistically/probably, it's another top 10-ish draft pick in 2025 and then the climb begins.
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I think the climb depends on whether or not Wolf or someone else can be a legit starter.
But post-2025, the Huberdeau and Kadri contracts will become increasingly cap inefficient. Even with the compilation of assets, this may be difficult to counteract if the Flames truly aim to be contenders. So the Flames should probably aim to be competitive from 2025 to ~2029, then truly contend after that.