So the Calgary Flames will not be in the playoffs. It's sad, but it's true. But for you hearty souls that are starved for playoff action, there are several teams with tenuous connections to the Flames that may be headed to the post-season - or have already begun the second season.
Here's a look at the non-Flames Flames squads, most chock-full of prospects, and where they sit in regards to the playoffs.
IN THE PLAYOFFS
Barrie Colts (OHL): Home of Flames golden children Rasmus Andersson and Andrew "Megapain" Mangiapane, the Colts have clinched the second seed in the OHL's Eastern Conference.