Call it kafkaesque, but I really want the Flames to win and get 2 points tonihgt. They can say they tied STL and only missed due to RW tiebreak, pretty muchas in as you can be without getting in. Frustrating but since the elimination is done, what's the difference? Might as well go with the approach that they were likely just one or two shots away.
If I'm making predictions already for next season, I say we have primarily the same team, minus some guys who can walk, along with some fresh blood led by Parekh and maybe a couple free agent signings for guys who can fit in quickly.
This will be a playoff team next year, perhaps #3 in Pacific. After how close they came this year they will be galvanized from day one to ensure they don't let those points slip away. Plus Parekh on 3 on 3 should help that stat.
I really wish this game counted for something like I thought it would. My heart would be pumping and work would be hard to do with all the adrenaline. But alas, not meant to be. Bring on the 2025-26 Flames, can't wait for October!
Back to tonight though, will be cool to see the first NHL gamers go.
And another huge thanks to Cheese for these GDT's, always enjoy seeing those all season long.
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