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Originally Posted by dino7c
This is misleading due to the amount of teams involved. There are 12 teams between the Flames and 5th last.
12 bad teams would need to pass the Flames to get a top 5 pick...its not realistic at all
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It is realistic, because the Flames could hit the skids and pass all those teams at the same time.
A 12 game winning streak to get into contention for winning the division? Unlikely. A 12 game skid? Much easier to do.
Not saying they're going to, but it is definitely within striking distance.
STL, NYR, NYI, UTA, DET, SEA, OTT, PIT are all teams that are unlikely to fall much.
I would not be at all surprised if NSH has a strong 2nd half.
CBJ, MTL, ANA are all playing much better
The only teams that seem unrealistic to be catchable, if the Flames started sliding, are BUF, SJS and CHI. And even BUF could have a better 2nd half.
Not saying all these teams are going to PASS the Flames, I am saying that I think they will all continue along ats they have to this point. And all the Flames need to do is start losing to blow right by most of them.
Definitely a possibility. Trade Andersson and it switches to strong possibility.