[ComixZone]

Kent Wilson’s latest article is worth a read.

I am half convinced that being downstream of Edmonton’s Gretzky-led dynasty fueled Calgary to build their own best-ever rosters in the 80’s. Edmonton being miserable through most of the cap era was grimly amusing for Flames fans and management, but it also allowed the local crew to wallow in a kind of self-satisfied mediocrity far too often.

“At least we’re better than the Oilers.” No. We don’t have that anymore.