Flames fans react to team officially being eliminated from playoffs

It ended in a whimper.

After the season they had, it was probably appropriate.

Outshot 29-23, the Calgary Flames lost 3-0 in Los Angeles on Monday, officially eliminating them from the Stanley Cup playoffs. It was their sixth loss in a row.

The wheels came off ever since Mike Smith went down with an injury, and the team never recovered – even once he returned to the lineup. The Flames went 6-13-2 since February 13 – a collapse of incredible proportions.

The Travis Hamonic trade looks like a potential disaster, as the first round draft pick they gave up to get him is now a lottery pick for the Islanders.

Glen Gulutzan, who had two famous meltdowns at practice this year, is on the hot seat.

It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Calgary was supposed to have one of the best bluelines in the league. Combined with talent up front and stability in goal, most had the Flames pegged as a playoff team.

So when it came to an end – officially – Flames fans were understandably upset.

The Flames losing this game 3-0 might have been the most predictable result of the season. #flames

— Jeff Reich (@BrewFlame) March 27, 2018

If you had any questions about the #Flames willingness to go down swinging, it was answered tonight.
The team lacks leadership, heart and a coaching staff that cares.

— Aimless Wanderer (@NapsAndSarcasm) March 27, 2018

The #Flames tank job would be epic if they owned their first round pick. Now it’s just a disaster.

— Troy Gillard (@Troy_Gillard) March 27, 2018

The pain is finally over. Good God, what a season for #CofRed

I am not excited for #Flames off season for the 1st time EVER as a fan. Future is up in the air.

— Sheryar (@closetothegame) March 27, 2018

I was just shut down for the season. #CofRed

— Martin Hudson (@GetMartinized) March 27, 2018

What a heartless, pathetic end to a very frustrating @NHLFlames season. I'd say the fans and city deserve better but sadly the organization doesn't care #CofRed

— DWL (@DWL_09) March 27, 2018

My favourite hockey team next year?

Any team without Glen Gulutzan!!#out #nhl #cofred #badcoach #soft

— Flames Prophecy (@1MoreFlamesFan) March 27, 2018

When the tank is on in full force but you don’t own a 1st or 2nd round pick #CofRed pic.twitter.com/7tGbQsOwUl

— e – Matchsticks&Gasoline (@MatchsticksCGY) March 27, 2018

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