The grossest part of all this, other than the obvious, is that I think this run all but ensures that Mcdavid and Draisaitl will stick around for their next contract. Both will get immense raises and both will get their legacy enshrined at the same level the 80s Oilers are. I'm talking statues out front and permanent background graphics on every SN broadcast for the next few decades. Both seem like players where legacy matters. Almost assuredly Ron Mclean will pop out of the woodwork with his "it's only a matter of how many" talk. With these 2 potentially re-signing they might not be able to build a contender around them, but they will spank the crap out of the Flames for the next decade, making each BoA game a chore to watch.
With the new arena and those 2 getting over the hump, it might draw in a few more players willing to drop their NTC to play alongside them. Chicago was more than willing to sacrifice their future for retirement contracts for Toews and Kane to thank them for their cup wins, I don't see the 0ilers being any different.
Going all doom and gloom here, because it is. Hockey gods against us, no doubt about it. Can't wait to see how the draft hoses us as well
Truly...the darkest timeline.