What Do the Calgary Flames Need to Do to Get Back to the Stanley Cup Finals?

So you ask, what do the Flames need to get past the first round, or even further in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

Great question. I am sure front office would love to know, but if you promise not to tell...Okay, you can. I will let you in on a secret.

One word:  DEPTH

Let's be honest, the Flames fall off quick after Iginla. It is quite simple—when Iginla is on, the Flames win or stand a chance to, when he is off or shut down, the Flames don't have much of a prayer.

The cure:  Two more scoring players, a big time centre who can score, and a winger who can put them in as well.  

The probability: Flames fans, you won't like this...I don't see it happening. With the salary cap and all, I can't see them bringing in big names. 

I am sorry to say the Flames will always be a line or so short of Stanley Cup success—you can just hope for a dominant run like they had against Tampa Bay. 

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