FWIW, The Athletic's model, that simulates the remainder of the season 50,000 times every morning, currently has the Flames most often finishing in last place with 70 points, 1 point behind the Sharks the Predators. The Flames pick 1st overall in 13% of simulations, top 5 in 70% of simulations, and top 10 in 92% of simulations, showing the wide range of outcomes that results from 3/4 of the season remaining to play out.
The Flames also make the playoffs in 2% of simulations. So you're saying there's a chance?
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