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Groot · 07-18-2024, 07:43 PM

I was thinking of this as we go through what is likely the deepest prospect pool we have had in years if not ever, and its come up in a few other different topics so figured I'd make a dedicated topic about it.

When can the team potentially be a competitive team again?
What pieces do we currently have in the system for a truly competitive team and where would they slot in that lineup?
What else will the team need to truly be a contender?

So for example, I think the team has the pieces and trajectory to be competitive/playoff team in 2027-2028 and a contender the following year, and hope to see the following in the next few years.

2024 - 2025 - Top 5 pick
2025 - 2026 - Top 5 pick
2026 - 2027 - Pick 8-16
2027 - 2028 - Competitive/Playoff Team (coincides with the new arena)
2028 - 2029 - Contending Team

If some prospects develop to their ceiling, who do we have that slots in to a contending lineup and what spots do we still need to fill? Including veterans that would still be in the lineup at that time (below is just an example for people to work off of)

2028/2029 Calgary Flames
Top Line
LW: None (25/26 pick)
Center: None (25/26 pick)
RW: None (25/26 pick)

Second Line
LW: Basha
Center: Misa
RW: Coronato

Third Line
LW: Zary
C: Kadri
RW: Honzek

Fourth Line
LW: Huberdeau
C: Lipinski
RW: Pelletier

1st Pair Defense
LD: Morin
RD: Parekh

2nd Pair Defense
LD: Weegar
RD: Brzustewicz

3rd Pair Defense
LD: Poirier
RD: Mews

Goalie
Starter: Wolf
Backup: Yegorov

Veteran Under Contract Not Listed:
Sharangovich

The above is mostly just to start conversation, not necessarily where I see everyone slotting in.

I think our D pipeline is where it needs to be to develop into a competitive team, we're filled with middle-6 potential and maybe a surprise or two for top line, and we just need the legit top-end forward pieces that should be acquired in the next 2 drafts if we finish low enough in the standings. Please hockey Gods gift us McKenna!

Thoughts? When are we competitive and which prospects will be key in us getting there?

07-18-2024, 07:43 PM	#1
Groot Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Calgary Exp:	Calgary Flames - Path to Contention I was thinking of this as we go through what is likely the deepest prospect pool we have had in years if not ever, and its come up in a few other different topics so figured I'd make a dedicated topic about it. When can the team potentially be a competitive team again? What pieces do we currently have in the system for a truly competitive team and where would they slot in that lineup? What else will the team need to truly be a contender? So for example, I think the team has the pieces and trajectory to be competitive/playoff team in 2027-2028 and a contender the following year, and hope to see the following in the next few years. 2024 - 2025 - Top 5 pick 2025 - 2026 - Top 5 pick 2026 - 2027 - Pick 8-16 2027 - 2028 - Competitive/Playoff Team (coincides with the new arena) 2028 - 2029 - Contending Team If some prospects develop to their ceiling, who do we have that slots in to a contending lineup and what spots do we still need to fill? Including veterans that would still be in the lineup at that time (below is just an example for people to work off of) 2028/2029 Calgary Flames Top Line LW: None (25/26 pick) Center: None (25/26 pick) RW: None (25/26 pick) Second Line LW: Basha Center: Misa RW: Coronato Third Line LW: Zary C: Kadri RW: Honzek Fourth Line LW: Huberdeau C: Lipinski RW: Pelletier 1st Pair Defense LD: Morin RD: Parekh 2nd Pair Defense LD: Weegar RD: Brzustewicz 3rd Pair Defense LD: Poirier RD: Mews Goalie Starter: Wolf Backup: Yegorov Veteran Under Contract Not Listed: Sharangovich The above is mostly just to start conversation, not necessarily where I see everyone slotting in. I think our D pipeline is where it needs to be to develop into a competitive team, we're filled with middle-6 potential and maybe a surprise or two for top line, and we just need the legit top-end forward pieces that should be acquired in the next 2 drafts if we finish low enough in the standings. Please hockey Gods gift us McKenna! Thoughts? When are we competitive and which prospects will be key in us getting there?