Five straight home games to start December.
The flickering — some would say futile — Calgary Flames basically must run the table during this swing if they hope for a shot to salvage their season that resembles an 18-wheeler careening off a cliff.
As the Flames return to the Saddledome after what was essentially yet another fruitless road swing, which concluded by looking as bad as one of Jaws’ victims in their 5-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, we can’t help but wonder whether it’s already too late for them.
Time will tell, but here are five other burning questions to ponder.