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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
People are going to have to realize pretty quick here that this team isn’t getting much worse than it is, so it might be worth figuring out how to get better without that step.
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I agree that this is the likely scenario for this year. I think the Flames are going to be on either side of the playoffs from here on out.
That said, I do think there is a chance the bottom falls out next year, particularly if Andersson will not extend, if that happens and if (big if, I know) there’s a chance Backlund wants a crack at the cup. The Flames could find themselves in the bottom 1/3 of the league, or lower. I see next year as a pivotal one in projecting the clubs short term outlook. It will either be more of the same with small incremental steps of replenishment of the clubs pick/prospect pool or a step backwards into lottery territory.