[Game Takes] Utah 3 Flames 1

[Bingo]

Utah 3 Flames 1

- Flames just didn't have it tonight
- Wolf solid in keeping it close
- Flames push in the third but can't find the equalizer

[The Cobra]

I don't think Calagry needs to target a particular team. I'm not sure what that actually means.

Whether they target Minny or the Blues, their goal is to simply win.

I do agree that Minny is the more realistic team they could catch.

But Calgary needs to go at least 6-1-1 to reach 95 points, as Minny has the tie-breaker. If Minny goes 3-4, they'll end up with 94 points.

Really need Minny to take a face plant, and have Calagry take care of business.

[Bingo]

Flames in that tough spot now ... win out or lose out!

Top ten pick:

0-7-1

Playoff spot

7-0-1

Draft pick in the 16-17 range looks more likely now.

Draft	Spot	Win %	Pace	Now	 Tie	 %
11	22	0.507	83.1	82	1	0.063
12	21	0.520	85.3	82	3	0.188
13	20	0.527	86.5	82	4	0.250
14	19	0.533	87.5	82	5	0.313
15	18	0.534	87.5	82	6	0.375
16	17	0.547	89.8	82	8	0.500
17	16	0.554	90.9	82	9	0.563
18	15	0.568	93.1	82	11	0.688
19	14	0.572	93.9	82	12	0.750
20	13	0.586	96.0	82	14	0.875
21	12	0.587	96.2	82	14	0.875

[Canada 02]

Flames have 3 AHL recalls remaining? I hope they use these last few games to call up their three most important prospects on the Wranglers, whoever they think that might be. I'm thinking Kuznetzov, Stromgren and Honzek, but if it's someone else, great. Give the kids a cup of coffee

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Flames in that tough spot now ... win out or lose out!

Top ten pick:

0-7-1

Playoff spot

7-0-1

Draft pick in the 16-17 range looks more likely now.

Draft	Spot	Win %	Pace	Now	 Tie	 %
11	22	0.507	83.1	82	1	0.063
12	21	0.520	85.3	82	3	0.188
13	20	0.527	86.5	82	4	0.250
14	19	0.533	87.5	82	5	0.313
15	18	0.534	87.5	82	6	0.375
16	17	0.547	89.8	82	8	0.500
17	16	0.554	90.9	82	9	0.563
18	15	0.568	93.1	82	11	0.688
19	14	0.572	93.9	82	12	0.750
20	13	0.586	96.0	82	14	0.875
21	12	0.587	96.2	82	14	0.875

I have some hope that Minny simply collapses, but that's just hope, not expectation.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

I have some hope that Minny simply collapses, but that's just hope, not expectation.

Baby steps ...

If the Wild go 0-2-0 in NY in the next three days the math gets better.

[Rhett44]

Thank you for your analysis. We appreciate it!

[Finger Cookin]

Thanks for writing these all year Bingo!

[foofighter15]

Just too gassed from the night before. Lots of sloppy plays coming from fatigue

[MacDaddy77]

Not enough talent on the roster yet. it's coming but not there currently

Fun season and there's still a chance but while everyone expected Flames to be in the running for #1 overall pick they played entertaining hockey and gave an honest effort.

Either way it's been a fun year.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Flames in that tough spot now ... win out or lose out!

Top ten pick:

0-7-1

Playoff spot

7-0-1

Draft pick in the 16-17 range looks more likely now.

Draft	Spot	Win %	Pace	Now	 Tie	 %
11	22	0.507	83.1	82	1	0.063
12	21	0.520	85.3	82	3	0.188
13	20	0.527	86.5	82	4	0.250
14	19	0.533	87.5	82	5	0.313
15	18	0.534	87.5	82	6	0.375
16	17	0.547	89.8	82	8	0.500
17	16	0.554	90.9	82	9	0.563
18	15	0.568	93.1	82	11	0.688
19	14	0.572	93.9	82	12	0.750
20	13	0.586	96.0	82	14	0.875
21	12	0.587	96.2	82	14	0.875

Wouldnt the 17 pick go to a playoff team?

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Wouldnt the 17 pick go to a playoff team?

Yes.

It's 15-16 if they miss, 18-19 if they sneak in.

[Bingo]

And the conferences can be unevenly represented.