I am not really buying that the Flames are waiting for tonight's game to reassess their situation.
They lost to Boston even though they dominated that game. So what? Boston was on the 2nd half of a back-to-back, and I believe 4 in 6 nights. Can anyone say that the Flames were unlucky to win, when factoring in the luck of the schedule for that game?
What will a win against Toronto show? They are also coming in on the 2nd half of the back-to-back. Is a win going to convince anyone in any direction? Will a loss?
Management has over 2/3rds of a season to have assessed where they are. Tonight's game - win or lose - will not change anyone's mind, just as the Boston game didn't. I just don't put any value on any insiders stating otherwise.
Either they are working out a big trade, or they are just planning on running this back next season. That's my working theory at the moment.
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