4. The Verdict
There's too much work for the Calgary Flames to do to catch up to the Vegas Golden Knights. Plus, even if the Golden Knights fall out of favor, the Flames must jump the Wild and Blues.
With the lack of overall depth, Calgary just doesn't have enough to overcome these stacked odds. There's a reason why the Flames were deadline sellers. Next season will offer them an opportunity to regroup and compete in the Pacific Division.