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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
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.
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2nd half of the season is the real indicator of where things settle anyways. There always teams that seem to get their poop in a group and go off on runs in the 2nd half. I like the Flames effort but I don't think they have the ponies to keep up.
Question will be if they can slide into the top ten of the draft and escape the entire Monahan trade conditions.