Flames face a challenging road back to contention - TSN

The franchise rebuilt its culture and identity under head coach Darryl Sutter but missed a golden opportunity for a deep playoff run. Now the harsh realities of the hockey business await, Salim Valji writes.

As the Calgary Flames enter the off-season, the route to a deep playoff run looks considerably tougher because of the harsh realities of the hockey business that lie ahead for the organization. The … [+3942 chars]

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