Historically, a very accurate indicator as to where a team seems to be headed is TEAM GF/GA.
Very infrequently does a minus team make the playoffs.
Especially, as you get down to the last third of the season.
The Flames are TWENTY FIFTH in the NHL, at -12. Only Ottawa, New Jersey, Detroit, LA, Anaheim and SJ have a worse differential in the NHL. Not great company to be associated with if you’re serious about being a playoff team, never mind being a contender.
At this point there is one team , with a minus number, that is currently, in a playoff spot.
Yep, you guessed it. The Flames.
Not promising. Actually, a very sad state of affairs.
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