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Originally Posted by RedHawk12
No, 24 is my expectation based on what that franchise has historically done. This is a team that buys superstars every time they have even a remotely "unsuccessful" season, and they bounce right back. Isn't that one of the main reasons we hate them? Look, I don't talk down the Flames, but if you always think the best is going to happen then yes, some things I say will come across Debbie Downer.
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The Golden Knights are running out of assets with which to buy more superstars. Remember, they started with a massive pool of assets from the expansion draft, some of which were more highly valued than what the Flames had to offer in competing bids. Now they are in cap hell. There is a good chance that Vegas has already peaked and will be heading toward a rebuild in the next 2-3 years. I anticipate that their 2026 first will be in the 16-20 range, but it could be higher.