SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 03: Lance Bouma #17 of the Calgary Flames looks on during the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on November 3, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images)
The game that we all love very much is very much a results based business. The window of opportunity for teams, players, coaches, and management is so finite now that maximizing your window by any means should be key. The problem - among other things - is the salary cap situation for this Calgary Flames team and maximizing results from players before they become a sunk cost.