In looking at the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues - four clubs who were able to rapidly improve their underlying numbers in the space of two seasons - we were able to determine some common factors that led to their big gain.
Coaching changes, elite draft picks, home run trades, internal development and decent UFA signings were common factors to one degree or another across each of these teams. In this final article, we'll look at how the Flames compare to these clubs in an effort to determine if Calgary can be the next "Big Gainer" over the next couple of seasons.