NHL Season 2025-26 - Page 25

Calgarian · #**481** Posted **Mar 5, 2026, 5:53 PM**

Utah / Arizona has drafted well of late, now they are looking to make a run!

My dream of the Flames being competitive when the new building opens seems far fetched now, going to be probably 4 or 5 years before they can start to compete for a playoff spot.

feepa · #**482** Posted **Mar 5, 2026, 6:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

Utah / Arizona has drafted well of late, now they are looking to make a run!

My dream of the Flames being competitive when the new building opens seems far fetched now, going to be probably 4 or 5 years before they can start to compete for a playoff spot.

Maybe a few more first round draft picks might help

Calgarian · #**483** Posted **Mar 5, 2026, 10:36 PM**

lots of firsts coming... 2 this year, 2 next year, and possibly more if Kadri, Coleman or Whitecloud get moved. And the picks this year and next should be top 5 picks...

HomeInMyShoes · #**484** Posted **Mar 6, 2026, 3:02 PM**

Chicago seems to be dumping bodies and trading up picks.

Calgary might not want to follow what would seem to be a very long term rebuild in Chicago. Guessing they are looking at another .400 season (which is incredibly crappy given the loser-point NHL standings). There's only six teams below .500 in the NHL.

Think about that. Six of thirty-two teams below .500.

Surrealplaces · #**485** Posted **Yesterday, 6:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by feepa

Maybe a few more first round draft picks might help

I think that's the whole idea these days. Keep trading away people and get those draft picks in time for when the new building opens. Reminds me of another team.

Coldrsx · #**486** Posted **Yesterday, 10:22 PM**

Man Carolina looks GOOOOOD.