Semi bold prediction is that James Neal scores a crucial goal for the Flames this playoffs still.
As mentioned Janko has looked as bad, if not worse, 5 on 5, but the fact that he does PK is the only reason he stays, maybe even Neal would stay.
I won't be dramatic or clichéd and say that this will motivate Neal. He's been around enough. It's getting a different energy in the lineup without too many changes.
I don't think effort with most of the team has been the problem, it's not being as crisp as they were in regular season and Colorado is jumping on them and coming at them.
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