There aren’t many worse kicks to the gut for Flames fans than losing to the Oilers, especially in the first playoff series between the two since 1991. But despite the sour way Calgary’s 2021-22 season came to an end, you don’t have to squint to see positives over the course of 94 meaningful games. This past season has a chance to be a real step forward for the Flames, but so much of that hinges on what happens this summer.
The positives
“This team has taken some big steps,” said general manager Brad Treliving at the team’s final media availability of the season.