Tick, tick, tick, tick …



The Calgary Flames are on the clock, and it’s nearing midnight. Or at least it should be.



Tonight in Vancouver looms another test. Yet another opportunity for the current cast of players to put up or risk being shipped out.



For many of you — the frustrated fan, the angry season-ticket holder — you’ve probably seen enough already. Can’t fault you there.



The Flames are coming off a disastrous homestand during which they crashed and burned three times — an 8-3 roasting by Edmonton, a listless 3-1 loss to San Jose and an uninspiring 3-2 setback to Nashville.



As the schedule sets up, the next six games — coming in rapid-fire fashion — will take the team to Game 61 and the three-quarter mark of the season. For some of the long-standing veterans on this team, this could very well be their last stand:



Saturday, Feb. 8, at Vancouver



Monday, Feb. 10, at...