BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames come into a matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks as winners of three consecutive games. Calgary went 38-39-5 overall and 21-19-1 at home a season ago. The Flames scored ...
Day 1 of a fresh season usually teems with optimism, especially through the rose-colored view from the front office. In the Chicago Blackhawks’ case, the preseason might have served as a red alert.