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TheKiprusoffResurrection · 01-09-2025, 05:02 AM

As things currently stand, not likely, per the reasons given above.

I mean, a playoff contender? Of course. A playoff contender that has a miracle run ala 2004? Possible if Wolf keeps improving, but still unlikely.

But, building a perennial cup contender seems very unlikely, unless the league puts a stop to the rampant NTC/NMC nonsense in the next CBA. Not sure that happens, though.

01-09-2025, 05:02 AM	#17
TheKiprusoffResurrection Backup Goalie Join Date: Dec 2020 Exp:	As things currently stand, not likely, per the reasons given above. I mean, a playoff contender? Of course. A playoff contender that has a miracle run ala 2004? Possible if Wolf keeps improving, but still unlikely. But, building a perennial cup contender seems very unlikely, unless the league puts a stop to the rampant NTC/NMC nonsense in the next CBA. Not sure that happens, though.