The Western Conference playoffs get underway next week and expect even the top teams to struggle due to their flaws and weaknesses. Even the Calgary Flames and an Jose Sharks have their issues.
By Lyle Richardson, Featurd
With the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs opening next week, all but two of the eight Western Conference postseason berths have been filled. While a bit of jockeying remains in the standings, most of the top positions have been determined.
As of April 1, the Calgary Flames (107 points) are perched in first place in the conference and the Pacific Division.