Calgary Flames, Progression and Predictions for 2014-15
By Len Nunes
Oct 6, 2013; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Is Calgary Flames head coach Bob Hartley coaching a team that will climb or fall down the NHL standings this season? Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
The Calgary Flames finished 2013-14 in 13th place in the Western Conference. The only Western team they finished ahead was our Alberta rival, Edmonton Oilers. Looking at the NHL as a whole, the only other teams the Calgary Flames finished better than last season were the Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres.
What lays ahead in 2014-15 for Calgary Flames? Are the Calgary Flames a team that will shock many folks and make the playoffs? Is a modest improvement over last season a fair assessment? Or are the Calgary Flames simply fodder for the Connor McDavid/Jack Eichel sweepstakes? Let’s investigate!