I think if the Flames decide to keep Ward around until season's end to ride out as much salary possible, it'll be a good thing for two reasons:
1) They'll get a higher draft position (though in a weak year)
2) It'll stick it to the players to be more professional as the entire year will consist of misery.
I guess they have next year to look forward to, though I personally hope there are major lineup changes, especially up front.
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