Even though the chances were slim, you could kind of squint and see playoffs if Flames won both games in hand on Nashville before this game as that would've put them 3 points back. This loss should clear up any of that squinting and worry about losing the room, or having to take back someone you can slot into the line up in a Hanafin or Marky trade. Just go get the best futures deal you can. If it includes someone you can plug into the lineup right away, that's great but not needed.
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