Since the trade deadline, the Flames have a 6-12 record. 2 of those wins were against teams ahead of them in the standings (Vegas and LA), but 2 of the losses were against teams behind them in the standings (Anaheim and Chicago). So, their record is basically what it should be.
The only teams the Flames have more points than since the deadline are Anaheim, San Jose, and Columbus -- teams who were never going to catch the Flames anyway. They have an equal number of points as Seattle since the deadline and every single other team in the league has gained points on them.
At the deadline, the Flames were 19th overall, tied with Seattle and St. Louis, and ahead of New Jersey, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo.
Today, they are 24th overall, tied with Seattle. They were passed by all the other teams mentioned.
If you wanted them to tank, they have given you the tankiest tank you could have hoped for.
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