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Originally Posted by Iniggywetrust

I saw a list that had Huberdeau as the top bounce back candidate in 2024/2025, and it got me thinking that should that happen, it would improve our playoff chances (for better or worse).

So, let's leave the discussion about whether it is a good thing or bad thing to make the playoffs, and just focus on what would need to happen for the Flames to make the playoffs next year?

It's tough to say what is number one of the list, but...

1) Dustin Wolf breaks out as a true legit number 1 goalie and is at least in the Vezina talk all year long
2) Huberdeau fully bounces back and has a 90+p season
3) Kuzmenko finds chemistry on the power play and puts up 40g 80+p
4) Two of Bahl, Miromanov, or Bean firmly cement themselves as top 4 defensemen with one taking over top PP duties
5) Andersson bounces back and puts up 20/20 while shutting down top lines
5) Kadri, Weeger, Sharagovich all carry on their strong play from last year
6) Zary shows progression and take over as C2
7) Coronato breaks out and scores 25
8) A surprise prospect (Stromgren?) makes the team out of camp and plays 15 minutes of strong hockey per night

What else would need to happen? Would that be enough?