I agree with what some said that even if the Flames are sellers (which I really hope they are; especially with the current market), they can still hope for the best afterwards, and fight to make the playoffs since it's a weak conference this year. The teams above them aren't surefire bets to make themselves either, and could fall off.
Best case scenario would be gain some decent quality future assets, and still make the playoffs even if they don't play past April.
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