When the Flames beat Dallas, Dallas was a 'great story' at getting back to the playoffs with a nice young roster. I don't think anyone labeled them as a contender. Last season was probably the first time with that core that Dallas was labeled as a contender, and they flopped. I don't think this season I would call them a contender either. Good solid team, but I don't think they come out of the central. They are probably the 5th best team in the west for the cup this year I would say, and maybe 6th by my personal estimation, though we will see what other moves they make.
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