Team: Calgary Flames
Mascot: That kid from the Scotiabank commercial with Jarome Iginla
2013-14 Season: Fans rejoiced as the team that was supposed to be the worst in the NHL finished a respectable fourth worst – accomplishing more in their first season of rebuilding than their northern neighbours have in 10 rebuilding years.
Key Additions:
Mason Raymond. He’ll give young players confidence by showing them that even Mason Raymond can make it in the NHL.
Devin Setoguchi, whose contract guarantees him a hotel room during road trips and little else.
Potential Trades:
Sean Monahan, Sam Bennett, and 3 first round picks for Phil Kessel. Burkie needs him some Kessel.
Strengths:
The element of surprise. Other teams haven’t heard of most of these players.
Maybe playing Deryk Engelland like an all-star defenceman will turn him into one?
Weaknesses:
Marc Giordano is unable to play all positions at all times.
The part of the game that requires putting the puck into the other team’s net.
X-Factor:
Can Coach Bob Hartley lure more opposing coaches into getting 15 day suspensions like he did for Torts last year?
Predicted Finish: Connor McDavid
